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Author Joulin, Désiré Joseph, 1821-1874
Title Les caravanes d'un chirurgien d'ambulances pendant le siége de Paris et sous la commune
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Summary "Les caravanes d'un chirurgien d'ambulances pendant le siège de Paris et sous la Commune" by Dr. Joulins is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative offers a firsthand look into the trials and tribulations faced by medical personnel, particularly surgeons, during the Siege of Paris and the subsequent political turmoil of the Commune. The book is centered on the experiences of a surgeon who recounts the challenges of providing emergency medical care amidst chaotic battlefield conditions, highlighting both the heroism and the bureaucracies that impinge on their efforts. The opening of this account sets the scene in the midst of the military upheaval of the Paris siege, emphasizing the challenges faced by the medical corps as they organized emergency services to care for wounded soldiers. The author describes the chaotic environment where every individual took it upon themselves to contribute to the medical efforts in the absence of structured support, including humorous yet poignant interactions with his co-workers, the state of the injured, and the frustrations with bureaucratic incompetence. As the surgeon navigates the logistics of ambulance organization, he insists on maintaining independence in his operations, illustrating both the unpredictability of war and the deeply human impulse to provide care in desperate situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class RD: Medicine: Surgery
Subject Medicine, Military -- France
Subject Paris (France) -- History -- Commune, 1871
Subject Paris (France) -- History -- Siege, 1870-1871
Subject Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 -- Personal narratives
Subject Ambulance service -- France
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EBook-No. 64909
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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