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Observations of an Orderly

by Ward Muir (1878-1927)

Ward Muir brings us into the heart of an English war hospital, describing scenes of cleanliness, triumph, order and sadness. Through the eyes of the orderly we get to see the processes that kept the wards running, and relive some tales from within the hospital walls. (Summary by Christine Blachford)

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Total running time: 3:51:52
In addition to the readers, this audio book was produced by:
Book Coordinator: Christine Blachford
Dedicated Proof-Listener: Joy Easton
Meta-Coordinator/Cataloging: Sarah Jennings

mp3 and ogg files

• 01 – My First Day – 00:14:59
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  Read by: skoval
• 02 – Life in the Orderlies’ Hut – 00:19:18
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  Read by: skoval
• 03 – Washing Up – 00:12:42
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  Read by: skoval
• 04 – A ‘Hut’ Hospital – 00:15:29
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  Read by: skoval
• 05 – From the ‘D Block’ Wards – 00:13:34
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  Read by: Bellona Times
• 06 – When the Wounded Arrive – 00:11:50
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  Read by: Joy Easton
• 07 – ‘T… A…’ – 00:15:31
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  Read by: skoval
• 08 – Laundry Problems – 00:16:30
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  Read by: skoval
• 09 – On Buttons – 00:08:47
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  Read by: RoseA
• 10 – A Word About ‘Slackers in Khaki’ – 00:11:40
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  Read by: Kara Shallenberg
• 11 – The Recreation Rooms – 00:13:49
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  Read by: Kara Shallenberg
• 12 – The Cockney – 00:27:34
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  Read by: MaryAnn
• 13 – The Station Party – 00:16:07
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  Read by: MaryAnn
• 14 – Slang in a War Hospital – 00:16:13
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  Read by: Tricia G
• 15 – A Blind Man’s Home-coming – 00:17:49
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  Read by: Tricia G

Cataloged on September 11, 2009