The Life and Letters of Elizabeth McMillan | Edited by: Clare E. Ashton

Nurse training for Florence Elizabeth (Betha) McMillan was a far cry from her previous training at Parisian art schools. The daughter of Sir William McMillan, a prominent political figure in New South Wales, her life changed dramatically when she became one of the first Australian-trained nurses to go to War in 1914.

This book provides a glimpse into the life of an independent woman whose war experience, while terrible, provided an uncomfortable paradox for Betha’s sensitivity, creativity and intelligence. Her letters reveal a unique story of an Australian nurse who, despite the distressing circumstances in hospitals overseas, successfully exercised her creative care and professional skills to help the endless stream of injured survive their trauma for another day.

ISBN: 9780648835011
Paperback
Pages: 164