Health Heroes: Florence Nightingale

by Grace T. Hallock

Book Overview

Health Heroes: Florence Nightingale is a biography written by Grace T. Hallock that focuses on the life and achievements of Florence Nightingale, a renowned nurse and social reformer. The book provides a detailed account of Nightingale's childhood, education, and early life, as well as her groundbreaking work during the Crimean War, where she transformed nursing into a respected profession and saved countless lives through her innovative practices. The book also explores Nightingale's later years, during which she continued to advocate for healthcare reform and social justice. Health Heroes: Florence Nightingale is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in the history of nursing and the life of one of its most influential figures.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: 1432569686
• ISBN13: 9781432569686
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"