Nancy Dale, Army Nurse: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Nancy Dale, Army Nurse is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Radford, Ruby Lorraine (1891–1971).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Nancy Dale, Army Nurse" by Ruby Lorraine Radford is a historical novel written in the mid-20th century. The story follows Nancy Dale, a young nurse who has just joined the Army Nurse Corps during World War II, as she embarks on an exciting and challenging journey into military service. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the war, exploring themes of courage, sacrifice, and camaraderie among women in uniform. At the start of the novel, Nancy bids farewell to her parents as she boards a train headed for her new life in the Army Nurse Corps. Filled with excitement and trepidation, she reflects on her upcoming journey, wishing to be stationed in the South Pacific to reunite with her brother. However, the journey quickly turns perilous when Nancy becomes suspicious of two passengers speaking in German and eventually witnesses a train wreck. As she aids the injured, Nancy demonstrates her skills and resolve, leading to her first glimpse of the chaotic demands of wartime nursing and foreshadowing the trials that lie ahead. The opening sets the stage for a gripping tale of personal and collective bravery amidst the challenges of war.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Nancy Dale, Army Nurse
- Author credits: Radford, Ruby Lorraine (1891–1971)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Nurses -- Juvenile fiction
- Spies -- Juvenile fiction
- United States. Army -- Military life -- Juvenile fiction
- United States. Army nurse corps -- Juvenile fiction
- War stories
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Juvenile fiction
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, Female -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
- World War II
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