Publisher's Synopsis
The Comrade in White is a novel written by W. H. Leathem. The book tells the story of a young man named John, who is sent to a tuberculosis sanatorium in the Swiss Alps to recover from the disease. While there, John meets a mysterious comrade in white, who seems to have a profound effect on the other patients. As John gets to know the comrade, he learns about his past and his struggles with the disease. The comrade's story inspires John to fight for his own recovery and to help others who are suffering from tuberculosis. The novel is a moving tale of hope, resilience, and the power of human connection in the face of illness.1916. From the Introduction: The Great War has put a strain on the resources of human nature, as well as on material resources. Men who have come through the hell of the trenches have discovered some of the secrets of life and death. Many of them have known a reinforcement of spiritual power. It is quite natural that this fact should often be described in emotional form as direct interposition of angels and other supernatural agencies. Among these the most beautiful and tender stories are those of The Comrade in White.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.
