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Canada: Co-Publishing, 1995. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 628 pages. Maps. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. A large and wonderful compilation of brief biographies of Canadian military nurses. "The [nursing] sisters speak of endless convoys of wounded, the long hours under canvas, no lights… Read more about this item

Edmonton: The Alberta Association of Registered Nurses, 1966. Book. Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed, without inscription, by author upon title page. 340 pages. Black and white photographic plates. Traces this honourable history from 1859. Unmarked with average wear to cream cloth-covered boards. Binding intact. … Read more about this item

Toronto: S.J. Reginald Saunders, 1947. Book. Illus. by Hambleton, Jack. Good. Hardcover. First Canadian Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 229 pages. Several black and white illustrations in text. "The story of Jean Ellis's experiences overseas as a Red Cross Welfare Officer. Here, for the first time, is a report to Canada by one of… Read more about this item

Great Britain: Arthur H. Stockwell Limited, 1991. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 154 pages. "The story of a young nurse in training in the 1930s - and subsequently as an Army Nursing Sister during the (WWII) War years." - from back cover. Above-average wear. Binding intact. Bit of writing… Read more about this item

Canada: 5 Span Books, 1994. Book. Illus. by Grant, Ted - Photography. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 96 black and white photographic plates. "In classic black and white photographs (Grant) captures the compassion, the precision and the challenge of the daily lives of doctors, nurses and hospital technicians. A moment of silent… Read more about this item

Canada: Trafford, 2008. Book. Good. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 259 pages. List of references. Signed and inscribed by author upon half-title page. "A collection of true stories born out of fifty years of psychiatric and general nursing... Reveals the lives of patients and the nurses who cared for them. They take… Read more about this item

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada: St. Paul's School of Nursing, 1954. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 88 pages. Loaded with black and white photos, text and contemporary ads. Minimal markings. Moderate wear. Binding intact. A quality copy..

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada: St. Paul's School of Nursing, 1956. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 80 pages. Loaded with black and white photos, text and contemporary ads. Unmarked. Moderate wear. Binding intact. A quality copy..

Portland, OR, U.S.A.: Emanuel Hospital School of Nursing, 1951. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 58 pages. Many wonderful black and white photos. Prior owner's name atop front free endpaper. Average wear. A sound copy of this nostalgic yearbook..

U.K.: Norwich Cathedral, 1945. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 16 pages. Undated - appears to be circa 1940s. Provides information about the heroic British nurse who helped Belgian and British soldiers slip through German lines in the first world war, and was shot by the German authorities for her efforts. … Read more about this item

Victoria, B.C.: Victoria General Hospital, 1981. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 164 pages. Profusely illustrated in black and white, plus some colour photos. Very heavily worn former library copy with usual markings. Binding intact. A worthy reference copy..

Canada: Kingston General Hospital School of Nursing, 1936. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 70 pages. Oblong: Approximately 9" x 11". Abundant black and white photography. Jessie Blair's copy. Autographs abound, including those of students, staff and administration. Average wear. Binding intact. Sound copy of this cheerfully… Read more about this item

Australia: Permagon, 1985. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 106 pages. "Describes, with the aid of photographs and diagrams, the most up-to-date methods and procedures for effective stomal care." - from back board. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Numerous photographic plates in colour and black and white.… Read more about this item

Alberta, Canada: Self-Published, 1979. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 298 pages. Dozens of archival black and white photos. "The District Nursing Service was established by the Alberta Department of Public Health in 1919, to provide medical aid for pioneer families, in isolated areas of the province." - from Preface. … Read more about this item

London: Bailliere, Tindall and Cox, 1953. Book. Fair. Hardcover. Fourth Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 428 pages including index and black and white plates. Represents the outcome of many years' experience in the coaching of midwifery students for the examination of the Central Midwives Board. Contents follow an arrangement in which normal pregnancy, labour, and… Read more about this item

London: Bailliere, Tindall and Cox, 1956. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. 230 pages including index. Minor spine lean to right. Provides concisely, clearly and simply just that quantity of information which the nurse needs to possess, gathered together in a well-illustrated easily read and easily carried volume. Author, by… Read more about this item

London: The Scientific Press/Faber and Gwyer, Ltd., 1929. Book. Fair. Hardcover. Second Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 163 pages including index. Includes black and white illustrations. Chapters include: air, ventilation, heating, lighting, humidity; Water; Disposal of Refuse; Infection and Infectious Diseases; Insects and Parasites; Food; Infants; Personal Hygiene. Issued under the auspices of the… Read more about this item

Canada: Not Stated, 1953. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Very faint musty smell. Gilt titles upon front board and spine with some wear but still quite legible. Written as a gift from author to the Alumnae Association of the School. Contains the text of original documents bearing on the establishment… Read more about this item