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Title: The life of Florence Nightingale
Original Publication: New York: Cassell and Company, ltd., 1916.
Note: Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Brian Wilson, Turgut Dincer, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Life of Florence Nightingale" by Sarah A. Tooley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This biography meticulously chronicles the life of Florence Nightingale, delving into her contributions as a pioneering nurse during the Crimean War and her lasting impact on healthcare and nursing practices. The book not only outlines her professional achievements but also paints a vivid picture of her early life, upbringing, and the social context that molded her into a compassionate leader. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces Florence Nightingale's origins, highlighting her birth in Florence, Italy, to English parents and her aristocratic lineage. It describes her childhood in Derbyshire, England, where she cultivated a passion for caring for the sick and the poor, actively participating in charitable work even as a young girl. Tooley sets the stage for Nightingale's remarkable journey, providing context about her family dynamics and early influences, thereby framing her eventual decision to dedicate her life to nursing and reforming medical practices. The opening chapters promise a detailed exploration of Nightingale's formative years, her quest for knowledge, and a deepening sense of vocation that would lead her to become a revered figure in the field of healthcare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tooley, Sarah A., 1857-1946
EBook No.: 72732
Published: Jan 15, 2024
Downloads: 144
Language: English
Subject: Nightingale, Florence, 1820-1910
Subject: Nurses -- England -- Biography
LoCC: Military science: Other services
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The life of Florence Nightingale
Original Publication: New York: Cassell and Company, ltd., 1916.
Note: Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Brian Wilson, Turgut Dincer, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Life of Florence Nightingale" by Sarah A. Tooley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This biography meticulously chronicles the life of Florence Nightingale, delving into her contributions as a pioneering nurse during the Crimean War and her lasting impact on healthcare and nursing practices. The book not only outlines her professional achievements but also paints a vivid picture of her early life, upbringing, and the social context that molded her into a compassionate leader. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces Florence Nightingale's origins, highlighting her birth in Florence, Italy, to English parents and her aristocratic lineage. It describes her childhood in Derbyshire, England, where she cultivated a passion for caring for the sick and the poor, actively participating in charitable work even as a young girl. Tooley sets the stage for Nightingale's remarkable journey, providing context about her family dynamics and early influences, thereby framing her eventual decision to dedicate her life to nursing and reforming medical practices. The opening chapters promise a detailed exploration of Nightingale's formative years, her quest for knowledge, and a deepening sense of vocation that would lead her to become a revered figure in the field of healthcare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tooley, Sarah A., 1857-1946
EBook No.: 72732
Published: Jan 15, 2024
Downloads: 144
Language: English
Subject: Nightingale, Florence, 1820-1910
Subject: Nurses -- England -- Biography
LoCC: Military science: Other services
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.