The Backwash of War: The Human Wreckage of the Battlefield as Witnessed by an American Hospital Nurse (1916)

The Backwash Of War is a book written by Ellen Newbold La Motte in 1916. The book is a collection of short stories that provide a vivid and haunting account of the human wreckage of the battlefield as witnessed by an American hospital nurse during World War I. La Motte describes the physical and psychological trauma suffered by soldiers and civilians alike, as well as the toll that war takes on medical personnel. Her stories are based on her experiences working in a French field hospital during the war, and they offer a unique and powerful perspective on the horrors of war. The book is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of war on individuals and society, and it is considered a classic of war literature.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.