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Elsie Inglis: The Woman with the Torch is a compelling biography that chronicles the extraordinary life and achievements of Dr. Elsie Inglis, a pioneering Scottish physician, surgeon, and suffragist. Set against the backdrop of late 19th and early 20th-century Europe, the book delves into Inglis's early years, her medical training at a time when women faced immense barriers, and her unwavering commitment to both medicine and women's rights. The narrative follows Inglis as she establishes her own medical practice in Edinburgh, founds the groundbreaking Scottish Women's Hospitals, and becomes a…mehr

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Elsie Inglis: The Woman with the Torch is a compelling biography that chronicles the extraordinary life and achievements of Dr. Elsie Inglis, a pioneering Scottish physician, surgeon, and suffragist. Set against the backdrop of late 19th and early 20th-century Europe, the book delves into Inglis's early years, her medical training at a time when women faced immense barriers, and her unwavering commitment to both medicine and women's rights. The narrative follows Inglis as she establishes her own medical practice in Edinburgh, founds the groundbreaking Scottish Women's Hospitals, and becomes a leading figure in the suffrage movement. Her tireless work during World War I, organizing all-female medical units that served on the front lines in France, Serbia, and Russia, is vividly recounted, highlighting her courage, compassion, and indomitable spirit. The book also explores her personal sacrifices, the challenges she faced from both the medical establishment and military authorities, and her enduring legacy as a humanitarian and reformer. Through detailed accounts, personal anecdotes, and historical context, Elsie Inglis: The Woman with the Torch paints a rich portrait of a woman whose vision and determination changed the course of medical history and advanced the cause of women's equality. It is an inspiring tribute to a true trailblazer whose torch continues to light the way for generations to come.

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