Miss Olmsted's Nursing Adventures

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Katherine Olmsted's experiences as a Red Cross nurse during World War I provide a unique firsthand account of wartime life through her letters home. Her service extended beyond the battlefield, as she returned in 1921 for post-war reconstruction, traveling across fifty-two countries and earning numerous accolades. After leaving nursing in 1926, she pursued culinary arts at the University Sorbonne, ultimately becoming a chef and restaurant owner. This book celebrates her resilience and remarkable journey through a pivotal period in history.