For many, Florence Nightingale is the most famous woman of her day, second only perhaps to Queen Victoria. Celebrated and beloved by the public and her friends, considered an irritant by politicians and bureaucrats, the great reformer remains a figure of considerable controversy. In this full 'life in letters' we see her at first hand. Martha Vicinus and Bea Nergaard weave together a narrative account and a selection of her letters in such a way as to create--in Nightingale's own words--a fascinating portrayal of the woman, ...
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For many, Florence Nightingale is the most famous woman of her day, second only perhaps to Queen Victoria. Celebrated and beloved by the public and her friends, considered an irritant by politicians and bureaucrats, the great reformer remains a figure of considerable controversy. In this full 'life in letters' we see her at first hand. Martha Vicinus and Bea Nergaard weave together a narrative account and a selection of her letters in such a way as to create--in Nightingale's own words--a fascinating portrayal of the woman, her career, and her concerns.
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Good in good dust jacket. Signed by previous owner. Ever Yours, Florence Nightingale: Selected Letters Nightingale, Florence--HARDCOVER CONDITION GOOD DJ GOOD-SIGNED BY PREVIOUS OWNER-461 PAGES--PUBLISHED BY HARVARD UNIVERSITY PRESS Letters trace... Ever Yours, Florence Nightingale: Selected Letters Nightingale, Florence--HARDCOVER CONDITION GOOD DJ GOOD-SIGNED BY PREVIOUS OWNER-461 PAGES--PUBLISHED BY HARVARD UNIVERSITY PRESS Letters trace Florence Nightingale's work on behalf of British so Ever Yours, Florence Nightingale: Selected Letters Nightingale, Florence--HARDCOVER CONDITION GOOD DJ GOOD-SIGNED BY PREVIOUS OWNER-461 PAGES--PUBLISHED BY HARVARD UNIVERSITY PRESS Letters trace Florence Nightingale's work on behalf of British soldiers, hospital reform, and professional nursing, and shares her views on the role of women
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8vo, pp. xii, 461. Chronology, glossary, bibliography, index. Edited by Martha Vicinus and Bea Nergaard. With several lillustrations. Maroon cloth. A nice copy in dj.
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Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 0674270207. Clean and pristine, with no markings and no signs of prior use. The jacket has a touch of shelfwear, but it is now protected by a mylar Brodart cover. Fast shipping, with tracking number provided.; 9.57874014771 X 6.40944881236 X 1.20078740035 inches; 480 pages.
