Description: “Nursing Assignment in El Salvador” by Dorothy Deming (1954, 1st Edition, HC/DJ): Title: Nursing Assignment in El Salvador Author: Dorothy Deming, R.N. Publisher: Dodd, Mead & Company Date: 1954 Condition: •Dust Jacket: Original dust jacket is present, with noticeable wear, including chipping and small tears, primarily along the edges. While showing its age, the dust jacket remains intact and retains its vibrant illustration. •Cover: Blue cloth boards with silver lettering on the spine. Fading is evident at the spine ends, and there is minor rubbing to the corners. •Text Block: Generally clean and bright, though several pages exhibit light annotations, which add an interesting historical context. There are no prior ownership marks or other inscriptions. Binding is tight, with no loose or torn pages. •Additional Notes: Includes an engaging dust jacket illustration by Al Orban. Description: This scarce first edition from the “Penny Marsh Story” series offers an immersive look into the life and work of a nurse assigned to El Salvador. Authored by Dorothy Deming, a trailblazer in nursing literature, this title captures the spirit of mid-20th century nursing as a global and impactful profession. Highlighting themes of cross-cultural service and professional growth, this book provides both historical and literary value. The narrative is rich with references to nursing education and international outreach during a period when nursing was rapidly professionalizing. The dust jacket and internal content reflect the aspirations and challenges of nursing professionals in the post-war era. The annotations within the text may be of interest to researchers or collectors, offering insight into a prior reader’s engagement with the material. This is a compelling addition for collectors of nursing history, women’s history, or mid-century career literature. Key Features of this Edition: •First edition, published by Dodd, Mead & Company in 1954. •Part of the Penny Marsh series, focusing on nursing careers in unique international settings. •Accompanied by its original dust jacket, a rarity for books of this age and genre.
Price: 150 USD
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Subject: Science & Medicine
Topic: Nursing
Country/Region of Manufacture: El Salvador
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Historical Fiction
Region: North America
Author: Dorothy Deming R. N.
Publisher: Dodd Mead And Company
Character Family: A Penny Marsh Story
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1954
