Physical description

Red hard cover book with a very faded and torn green dust jacket. The spine label and front cover have a green hand drawn image of jungle plants in the background with the title printed in large white letters across the front. Author is printed in black at the bottom. Title printed in black on the spine and a spine label is taped to the base.

Publication type

non-fiction

Inscriptions & markings

'VICTORIAN BRANCH / LIBRARY / ANZAC HOUSE' [stamped in red ink on first and title pages]
'PROPERTY OF VICTORIA BRANCH RSL' [stamped in red ink on page block edges]

Summary

Gordon S. Seagrave's 'Burma Surgeon' is a compelling memoir detailing his experiences as a medical missionary and surgeon in Burma during World War II. The book is divided into three parts, capturing Seagrave's journey from building a hospital in Burma, his experiences on the Burma Road, to his role in the Battle of Burma. Seagrave, a Lieutenant Colonel and medical officer, recounts the challenges faced by his medical team, the construction of medical facilities, and the provision of care under dire conditions. He provides vivid descriptions of the terrain, the hardships of war, and the resilience of the Burmese people. The book also highlights his interactions with the American Volunteer Group and the logistical struggles of wartime medicine. Aimed at readers interested in military history and medicine, the memoir serves as both a historical account and a tribute to the courage and dedication of medical personnel during the war. [taken from Trove]