Florence Nightingale

By Irene Cooper Willis

Book Overview

Florence Nightingale by Irene Cooper Willis is a biography of the famous nurse and social reformer. The book covers Nightingale's life from her privileged upbringing in England to her pioneering work during the Crimean War and beyond. It explores her determination to improve healthcare for soldiers and civilians alike, her advocacy for public health reforms, and her role as a leader in the nursing profession. The book also delves into Nightingale's personal struggles, including her battles with illness and depression, and her relationship with her family. Through extensive research and a vivid writing style, Willis brings to life the remarkable achievements and enduring legacy of Florence Nightingale.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: 1163189065
• ISBN13: 9781163189061
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"