Ellen N. (Ellen Newbold) La Motte
Ellen Newbold La Motte (1873–1961) was an American nurse, journalist and author. She is known for her book The Backwash of War in which she chronicled her experience as a nurse in World War I in an often bitter and cynical manner. She was also a leading practitioner in the treatment of tuberculosis and an advocate for addressing opium addiction in China.
Peking Dust
Travel to a chaotic and majestic early 20th century Peking and find insights into China's intricate political and social climate.
By Ellen N. (Ellen Newbold) La Motte
The Tuberculosis Nurse: Her Function and Her Qualifications A Handbook for Practical Workers in the Tuberculosis Campaign
Discover how dedicated nurses battled a deadly disease through education, care, and community outreach during a time of widespread infection.
By Ellen N. (Ellen Newbold) La Motte
The Opium Monopoly
An eye-opening journey into the dark corners of colonialism where a government's hunger for profit fuels wide-spread addiction.
By Ellen N. (Ellen Newbold) La Motte
Civilization: Tales of the Orient
** In a vibrant colonial city, characters grapple with identity, navigate cultural clashes, and confront complex relationships, revealing the raw realities of a world in transition.
By Ellen N. (Ellen Newbold) La Motte
The Backwash of War The Human Wreckage of the Battlefield as Witnessed by an American Hospital Nurse
Amidst the chaos of war, a nurse confronts unspeakable suffering and questions the very meaning of courage as she witnesses the shattered lives left in its wake.
By Ellen N. (Ellen Newbold) La Motte