Cellar-House of Pervyse

Cellar-House of Pervyse, written by Mairi Chisholm and edited by Geraldine Edith Mitton, recounts the extraordinary efforts of British nurses Chisholm and Elsie Knocker during World War I. Established in November 1914, their makeshift dressing station near the front lines in Pervyse became a critical site for treating wounded soldiers, often under fire. Their defiance of military regulations and commitment to saving lives earned them the Order of Léopold II from King Albert I of Belgium. This account combines their personal journals and letters, highlighting their bravery and resilience in the face of adversity.