Publisher's Synopsis
""Under The Red Crescent: Adventures Of An English Surgeon With The Turkish Army At Plevna And Erzeroum, 1877-1878"" is a memoir written by Charles Snodgrass Ryan, an English surgeon who served with the Turkish army during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. The book details Ryan's experiences as a surgeon in the war, including his time at the Siege of Plevna and the Battle of Erzeroum. Ryan provides a firsthand account of the horrors of war, including the injuries and illnesses he treated, and the difficult conditions in which he worked. He also shares his observations and opinions on the conflict and the various individuals he encountered, including Turkish soldiers, Russian prisoners of war, and fellow medical professionals. The book provides a unique perspective on a significant historical event and offers insight into the experiences of a foreigner serving in a foreign army during a time of war.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.
