"Divided into five parts, the work discusses in turn basic military training, training in technical duties in the field relating to firstly sanitation and the prevention of disease, and then the care of the sick and wounded. Part IV outlines a number of drills and exercises relating to the formation and movement of ambulances, stretcher bearing, 'tent pitching' and even field cooking. The manual concludes with several chapters highlighting training in first aid, nursing and cooking. Each section is copiously illustrated."--Antiquarian bookseller's description.