14198 Penguin Auckland, New Zealand 1992 First Edition 8vo - over 7" - 9" tall Soft Cover Near Fine New Zealander whose work among servicemen in Paris and the Somme during World War I made her a war hero among the French, yet through the same events she became persona non grata in New Zealand. Researching among the foremost doctors in this new field, she combined the work of several to produce her own prophylactic kit, containing calomel ointment, condoms and Condy's crystals. She sold these at the New Zealand Medical Soldiers Club, which she set up at Hornchurch near the New Zealand Convalescent Hospital. At the end of 1917 the New Zealand Expeditionary Force adopted her kit for free and compulsory distribution to soldiers going on leave. CONDITION B format paperback with French fold back covers, 283 pages with photo plate sections. Bright and crisp copy with mild handling signs. #New Zealand Biography# ISBN: 0140172165 $20.00USD
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