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Fiery Angel: The Story of Florence Nightingale (in English)
Ramona Sawyer Barth
(Author)
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Carrie Chapman Catt
(Preface by)
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Betty Graham
(Illustrated by)
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Fiery Angel: The Story of Florence Nightingale (in English) - Barth, Ramona Sawyer ; Graham, Betty ; Catt, Carrie Chapman
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Synopsis "Fiery Angel: The Story of Florence Nightingale (in English)"
Fiery Angel: The Story of Florence Nightingale is a biographical account of the life and work of one of the most iconic figures in nursing history. Written by Ramona Sawyer Barth, the book chronicles the journey of Florence Nightingale from her privileged upbringing in Victorian England to her transformation into a pioneer of modern nursing.The book delves into Nightingale's early years, discussing her education and upbringing, which included extensive travel and exposure to different cultures. It then moves on to her decision to pursue nursing, despite societal expectations that women of her class should not engage in such work. The book explores Nightingale's experiences during the Crimean War, where she gained fame for her work in improving sanitation and medical care for wounded soldiers.Throughout the book, Barth provides insight into Nightingale's personality, motivations, and beliefs, drawing on primary sources such as Nightingale's letters and diaries. The book also explores Nightingale's work after the war, including her efforts to improve nursing education and establish nursing as a respected profession.Fiery Angel: The Story of Florence Nightingale is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in nursing history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of nursing, women's history, or Victorian society.This is a new release of the original 1945 edition.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.
