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Fiery Angel: The Story Of Florence Nightingale

Fiery Angel: The Story Of Florence Nightingale

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1432580566
ISBN13: 9781432580568
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Fiery Angel: The Story of Florence Nightingale is a biography of one of the most influential women in history. Written by Ramona Sawyer Barth, this book tells the story of Florence Nightingale, a British nurse who revolutionized the field of nursing during the Crimean War. The book begins by exploring Nightingale's early life, including her privileged upbringing and her decision to pursue a career in nursing despite societal expectations. The narrative then follows Nightingale to the Crimean War, where she famously worked to improve the conditions of wounded soldiers and established the first professional training school for nurses.Throughout the book, Barth delves into Nightingale's personal life, including her struggles with illness and depression, as well as her tireless advocacy for healthcare reform. The author also examines Nightingale's legacy, which includes the establishment of the International Red Cross and her pioneering work in the field of statistics.Overall, Fiery Angel offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a remarkable woman who changed the course of history. With its vivid storytelling and meticulous research, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of Florence Nightingale.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.

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