Florence Nightingale, The Angel Of The Crimea

Florence Nightingale, The Angel Of The Crimea: A Story For Young People is a book written by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards and published in 1909. The book is a biography of Florence Nightingale, a British nurse who is known for her pioneering work in establishing modern nursing practices during the Crimean War. The book is written for young people and is intended to inspire them with the story of Nightingale's life and work.The book begins with Nightingale's childhood and follows her life through her early years as a nurse and her work during the Crimean War. The book describes the challenges that Nightingale faced as a woman in a male-dominated field and the obstacles she overcame to establish herself as a leader in the nursing profession. The book also explores Nightingale's personal life, including her relationships with her family and her struggles with illness.Throughout the book, Richards emphasizes Nightingale's dedication to her work and her commitment to improving the lives of others. The book also highlights Nightingale's role in transforming nursing from a largely unskilled and low-status occupation into a respected profession that requires specialized training and education.Overall, Florence Nightingale, The Angel Of The Crimea: A Story For Young People is a compelling and inspiring account of one of the most important figures in the history of nursing. The book is written in a clear and engaging style that is accessible to young readers, making it an ideal introduction to Nightingale's life and work.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.