The Turkish Compassionate Fund: An Account Of Its Origin, Working And Results (1883)

The Turkish Compassionate Fund: An Account of Its Origin, Working and Results is a book written by H. Mainwaring Dunstan in 1883. The book provides a detailed account of the history, workings, and results of the Turkish Compassionate Fund, which was established in 1854 during the Crimean War to provide aid and assistance to wounded soldiers and their families.Dunstan provides a thorough background on the circumstances that led to the establishment of the fund, including the dire conditions faced by the wounded soldiers and the lack of resources available to provide them with adequate care. He also describes the various methods used by the fund to provide assistance, including the distribution of food, clothing, and medical supplies, as well as the establishment of hospitals and convalescent homes.The book also includes personal accounts from soldiers and their families who received assistance from the fund, providing a poignant and compelling insight into the impact of the fund's work. Overall, The Turkish Compassionate Fund offers a fascinating and informative glimpse into the history of humanitarian aid and the important role played by charitable organizations in times of war and crisis.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.