{"product_id":"asleep-in-the-deep-nursing-sister-anna-stamers-and-the-first-world-war-9781773101767","title":"Asleep in the Deep: Nursing Sister Anna Stamers and the First World War","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eOn June 27, 1918, the Llandovery Castle, a Canadian hospital ship, was sunk by a German U-boat, killing 234 crew members, including fourteen nursing sisters. Dianne Kelly's book explores Anna Stamers' life, from her childhood in Saint John to her service in field hospitals in England and France. It is an illuminating biography of a young woman's experience of war and an important examination of the role of nursing sisters during the Great War. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 216 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 02 November 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Goose Lane Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn June 27, 1918, the Llandovery Castle, a Canadian hospital ship returning to England, was sunk by a German U-boat in violation of international law. Two hundred and thirty-four crew members, including fourteen nursing sisters, lost their lives. This tragic event marked the most significant Canadian naval disaster of the First World War. Among the victims was Anna Stamers, a thirty-year-old nursing sister from Saint John.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDianne Kelly, in her meticulously researched volume, delves into the life of Stamers, encompassing her childhood and nursing education in Saint John, her decision to enlist and her transition to military nursing, her service in field hospitals in both England and France, and her final posting aboard HMHS Llandovery Castle. Through this vivid reconstruction, Kelly not only offers an enlightening biography of a young woman's wartime experiences but also sheds light on the crucial role played by nursing sisters during the Great War.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAsleep in the Deep is a captivating addition to the New Brunswick Military Heritage Series, a testament to the enduring legacy of those who served and sacrificed during this pivotal period of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 272g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 150 x 325 x 27 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781773101767\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dianne Kelly","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44097183187194,"sku":"9781773101767","price":12.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1646174253634_book.jpg?v=1646921764","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/asleep-in-the-deep-nursing-sister-anna-stamers-and-the-first-world-war-9781773101767","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}