Description

THURSTAN, Violetta

[112] pp.

Pepler and Seawell

1934

9 7/8″ x 7 3/4″

Inscribed with many birthday wishes from the author July 10 1937

Violetta Thurstan, MM (4 February 1879 – 13 April 1978) was an English nurse, weaver, and administrator whose work included help for refugees and prisoners of war. She knew several languages, travelled frequently and wrote a number of books. The first was about her experiences of nursing in dangerous troublespots during the First World War. She was honoured by three countries for her courage while nursing in the war, and was awarded the Military Medal.See

Dimensions

7.75ʺW × 1ʺD × 9.88ʺH

Styles

Traditional

Period

1930s

Country of Origin

United States

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Paper

Condition

Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color

White

Condition Notes

Very good/ No jacketVery good/ No jacket