The Lady Nurse Of Ward E (1909)

By Amanda Akin Stearns

The Lady Nurse of Ward E, written by Amanda Akin Stearns and originally published in 1909, is a historical novel set in the United States during the late 19th century. The story follows the experiences of a young woman named Mary Adams who, after the death of her father, decides to become a nurse in order to support herself and her family. Mary begins her nursing career at a hospital in New York City, where she is assigned to Ward E, a ward for patients with contagious diseases.As Mary works in Ward E, she encounters a variety of patients, each with their own unique challenges and struggles. She also faces discrimination and prejudice from some of her fellow nurses, who believe that women should not be working in the medical profession. Despite these obstacles, Mary perseveres and becomes a skilled and respected nurse.Throughout the novel, Stearns provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in a hospital during this time period. She also explores themes such as gender roles, social class, and the importance of education. The Lady Nurse of Ward E is a compelling and thought-provoking work of historical fiction that offers a glimpse into the world of nursing and medicine during a fascinating period of American history.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: 1165214075
• ISBN13: 9781165214075
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"