Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre

"Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900" by George Henry Makins is a record that explores medical responses to injuries during the South African battles. Makins shares what he saw and studied about the wounded soldiers, caused mainly by small bullets. It's a detailed look at the injuries, how they were treated, and what it was like for doctors working in the war zone. The writing begins with Makins talking about his experiences, especially the kinds of bullet wounds he saw, as well as explaining some of the obstacles that come with war, like moving injured soldiers and setting up hospitals, and also noting different types of rifles and their impact on those wounded.