The Cellar-House of Pervyse: The Incredible Account of Two Nurses on the Western Front During the Great War

by G.E. Mitton

Book Overview

The two heroines of the front line

This true story of the Great War is one of both remarkable events and outstanding human endeavour. Two British women, long time friends and motorcycling companions, decided at the outbreak of hostilities that their place was at the front assisting Belgian soldiers. They nursed them, cared for them and prepared and served food for them-often delivering meals to trenches and front line outposts. Even the ruling...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0857065572
• ISBN13: 9780857065575
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Leonaur Ltd
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"