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Life of Florence Nightingale, Volume 1

Life of Florence Nightingale, Volume 1

By: Edward Tyas Cook
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 Dive into the comprehensive biography of Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), the pioneer of modern nursing. This captivating account, enriched by her personal notes, letters, and writings, goes beyond the well-known narrative of The Lady With The Lamp. It explores Florences transformation into an influential woman with a noble mission, her advantageous social status that unlocked numerous opportunities, and her monumental contributions post-Crimean War. She worked tirelessly with governments to improve healthcare for the poor in England and India and was a prolific writer on a variety of subjects. Volume 1 traces her life from her formative years until 1861. (Summary by Michele Fry)Copyright Biographies and Memoirs Art Literary History & Criticism Science Social Sciences World
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  • 48 - Life of Florence Nightingale, Volume 1 by Edward Tyas Cook

    48 - Life of Florence Nightingale, Volume 1 by Edward Tyas Cook
    Jul 26 2025
    Dive into the comprehensive biography of Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), the pioneer of modern nursing. This captivating account, enriched by her personal notes, letters, and writings, goes beyond the well-known narrative of The Lady With The Lamp. It explores Florences transformation into an influential woman with a noble mission, her advantageous social status that unlocked numerous opportunities, and her monumental contributions post-Crimean War. She worked tirelessly with governments to improve healthcare for the poor in England and India and was a prolific writer on a variety of subjects. Volume 1 traces her life from her formative years until 1861. (Summary by Michele Fry)
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    22 mins
  • 47 - Life of Florence Nightingale, Volume 1 by Edward Tyas Cook

    47 - Life of Florence Nightingale, Volume 1 by Edward Tyas Cook
    Jul 26 2025
    Dive into the comprehensive biography of Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), the pioneer of modern nursing. This captivating account, enriched by her personal notes, letters, and writings, goes beyond the well-known narrative of The Lady With The Lamp. It explores Florences transformation into an influential woman with a noble mission, her advantageous social status that unlocked numerous opportunities, and her monumental contributions post-Crimean War. She worked tirelessly with governments to improve healthcare for the poor in England and India and was a prolific writer on a variety of subjects. Volume 1 traces her life from her formative years until 1861. (Summary by Michele Fry)
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    24 mins
  • 46 - Life of Florence Nightingale, Volume 1 by Edward Tyas Cook

    46 - Life of Florence Nightingale, Volume 1 by Edward Tyas Cook
    Jul 26 2025
    Dive into the comprehensive biography of Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), the pioneer of modern nursing. This captivating account, enriched by her personal notes, letters, and writings, goes beyond the well-known narrative of The Lady With The Lamp. It explores Florences transformation into an influential woman with a noble mission, her advantageous social status that unlocked numerous opportunities, and her monumental contributions post-Crimean War. She worked tirelessly with governments to improve healthcare for the poor in England and India and was a prolific writer on a variety of subjects. Volume 1 traces her life from her formative years until 1861. (Summary by Michele Fry)
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    41 mins
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