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S. (Sarah) Macnaughtan
Sarah Macnaughtan (1858–1916) was a Scottish writer and humanitarian known for her novels and travel writing. Her works often reflected her strong religious beliefs and passion for social justice. Some of her notable books include "The Fortune of Christina McNab" and "The Expensive Miss Du Cane," which depict sharp observations of society and human nature. During World War I, she volunteered as a nurse, and her war diaries were later published as "A Woman’s Diary of the War," showcasing her firsthand experiences and dedication to humanitarian work.
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CHAPTER I Mrs. Ogilvie, red-haired according to the exact shade then in fashion, and dressed by Paquin, sat in her drawing-room reading the Court Journal. She was a woman who thought on the lines of Aristotle, despised most other women except Charlotte Corday, Judith, Joan of Arc, and a few more, and she dyed her hair and read the Court Journal. People who did not know her sometimes alluded to her as...
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CHAPTER I ANTWERP On September 20th, 1914, I left London for Antwerp. At the station I found I had forgotten my passport and Mary had to tear back for it. Great perturbation, but kept this dark from the rest of the staff, for they are all rather serious and I am head of the orderlies. We got under way at 4 a.m. next morning. All instantly began to be sick. I think I was the worst and alarmed everybody...
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