Ladies Of Grecourt: The Smith College Relief Unit In The Somme (1920) - Paperback

by Ruth Louise Gaines (Author), Anna Milo Upjohn (Illustrator)

""Ladies of Grecourt: The Smith College Relief Unit in the Somme (1920)"" is a historical account of a group of American women who volunteered to serve in France during World War I. The book is written by Ruth Louise Gaines and was first published in 1920. The women who served in the Smith College Relief Unit were all graduates of Smith College, a women's college in Massachusetts. They traveled to France in 1917 to provide aid and support to the soldiers fighting in the Somme region. The book details the experiences of these women as they worked to establish a hospital and care for wounded soldiers. It also explores the challenges they faced as they navigated a new culture and language, and the impact their service had on their personal lives. The women of the Smith College Relief Unit were praised for their dedication and bravery, and their work helped to pave the way for future generations of women to serve in the military.Overall, ""Ladies of Grecourt"" offers a unique perspective on the role of women in World War I and sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of the conflict. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of women's involvement in war and the impact of their service on society.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.