The Life Of Florence Nightingale (1905)

by Sarah A. Southall Tooley

Book Overview

The Life of Florence Nightingale is a biographical account of the renowned British nurse, written by Sarah A. Tooley and originally published in 1905. The book chronicles Nightingale's life from her privileged upbringing in Victorian England to her groundbreaking work as a nurse during the Crimean War, where she established modern nursing practices and earned the nickname ""The Lady with the Lamp."" Tooley's biography delves into Nightingale's personal life, including her struggles with illness and her devotion to her work. The book also explores Nightingale's advocacy for healthcare reform and her efforts to improve the conditions of hospitals and nursing schools. The Life of Florence Nightingale provides a comprehensive and detailed portrait of one of the most influential figures in nursing history, shedding light on her achievements and 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: 1165692856
• ISBN13: 9781165692859
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"