Elsie Inglis - The Woman With The Torch

Elsie Inglis - The Woman With the Torch

by Eva Shaw McLaren

This book is a biography of Dr. Elsie Inglis, a Scottish physician and suffragist. It chronicles her life and achievements, focusing on her founding of a maternity hospital in Edinburgh, her work in the women's suffrage movement, and her pivotal role in establishing the Scottish Women's Hospitals for Foreign Service during World War I. The book explores her dedication to providing medical care to the less fortunate, her unwavering commitment to women's rights, and her courage in the face of adversity during wartime. It offers a detailed account of Dr. Inglis's life and legacy, highlighting her remarkable contributions to medicine, social justice, and the advancement of women.

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