Publisher's Synopsis
""The Sick and Wounded in South Africa: What I Saw and Said of Them and of the Army Medical System"" is a book written by William Burdett-Coutts in 1900. The book is a first-hand account of his experiences as a volunteer nurse during the Second Boer War in South Africa. Burdett-Coutts describes the conditions in the military hospitals and the challenges faced by the medical staff in treating the sick and wounded soldiers. He also critiques the army medical system and makes recommendations for improvements. The book provides a unique perspective on the war and the medical care provided to soldiers during that time. It is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of military medicine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.