""Fiery Angel: The Story of Florence Nightingale"" is a biography written by Ramona Sawyer Barth that explores the life and accomplishments of one of the most influential figures in nursing history. The book delves into Florence Nightingale's early life, including her privileged upbringing and her decision to pursue nursing despite the objections of her family. The author also explores Nightingale's experiences during the Crimean War, where she famously led a team of nurses to improve conditions for wounded soldiers. Barth ...
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""Fiery Angel: The Story of Florence Nightingale"" is a biography written by Ramona Sawyer Barth that explores the life and accomplishments of one of the most influential figures in nursing history. The book delves into Florence Nightingale's early life, including her privileged upbringing and her decision to pursue nursing despite the objections of her family. The author also explores Nightingale's experiences during the Crimean War, where she famously led a team of nurses to improve conditions for wounded soldiers. Barth's biography provides a detailed look at Nightingale's many achievements, including her development of modern nursing practices and her advocacy for public health reforms. The book also examines Nightingale's personal life, including her struggles with illness and her relationships with family and friends. Throughout the book, Barth emphasizes Nightingale's determination, intelligence, and passion for improving the lives of others. Overall, ""Fiery Angel: The Story of Florence Nightingale"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a deeper understanding of one of history's most important nursing pioneers.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.
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