Cope, G. F.

The Bone Cutter

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ISBN 13:
9781957851266
author:
Cope, G. F.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penmore Press LLC
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
328
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, General, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£18.86

Description

The Bone Cutter by G. F. Cope is a historical account of life as a surgeon's mate in the British Army during the late 18th century. Set against the backdrop of war and revolution, this gripping narrative follows Andrew Jardine as he navigates the harsh realities of military medicine. In May 1793, Revolutionary France declared war on Britain and her allies, sending shockwaves throughout Europe. Against this tumultuous landscape, Jardine must confront his own mortality and the brutalities of war through his work as a surgeon's mate. With only blood-letting and herbs at his disposal, he struggles to treat the rampant diseases that ravage the army. As the story unfolds, the young Prince Frederick, Duke of York, arrives on the scene, bringing with him a mix of inexperience and determination. Despite initial successes, circumstances ultimately conspire against him, leading to a devastating failure that will have far-reaching consequences.

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