Florence Nightingale

By Irene Cooper Willis

Book Overview

Florence Nightingale is a biography written by Irene Cooper Willis about the life and achievements of the famous English nurse and social reformer, Florence Nightingale. The book takes the reader on a journey through Nightingale's life, starting from her privileged upbringing in a wealthy Victorian family to her groundbreaking work during the Crimean War, where she gained widespread recognition for her nursing efforts and implemented significant changes in the healthcare system. The book also explores Nightingale's advocacy for public health and sanitation, her contributions to statistical analysis, and her role as a feminist icon. Through meticulous research and engaging writing, Willis provides a comprehensive and insightful portrait of one of the most influential figures in nursing history, highlighting Nightingale's enduring legacy and impact on modern healthcare.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436687985
• ISBN13: 9781436687980
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"