Florence Nightingale

by Irene Cooper Willis

Book Overview

Florence Nightingale is a biography written by Irene Cooper Willis that provides a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of the famous nurse and social reformer, Florence Nightingale. The book explores Nightingale's upbringing, education, and early life, as well as her groundbreaking work in nursing during the Crimean War and her subsequent efforts to improve healthcare and social conditions in Britain and beyond.The book delves into Nightingale's personal struggles and challenges, including her battles with illness and societal expectations of women during her time. It also highlights her lasting impact on the field of nursing and her role in shaping modern healthcare practices.Throughout the book, Willis uses primary sources and historical context to paint a vivid picture of Nightingale's life and times, as well as her contributions to society. The biography is written in an accessible and engaging style, making it an ideal read for anyone interested in the life of this remarkable woman and her lasting legacy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432591487
• ISBN13: 9781432591489
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"