Sieges and Fortunes of a Trinidadian, in Search of a Doctors Diploma (1909)

Sieges and Fortunes of a Trinidadian, In Search of a Doctor's Diploma (1909) is a memoir written by Eusebio Atanasio Valerio. The book chronicles Valerio's journey from his birthplace in Trinidad to studying medicine in Europe. Valerio describes the challenges he faced as a black man in a white-dominated society and the discrimination he encountered while pursuing his dream of becoming a doctor.The book also delves into Valerio's experiences during World War I, where he served as a medical officer in the French army. Valerio's accounts of the war provide a unique perspective on the conflict, as he writes from the viewpoint of a non-European soldier.Throughout the book, Valerio reflects on his personal growth and the lessons he learned from his experiences. Sieges and Fortunes of a Trinidadian, In Search of a Doctor's Diploma is a compelling memoir that offers insight into the struggles of a black man trying to make his way in a world that was not always accepting of him.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.