The Life of Florence Nightingale: 1905: A Pioneer of Modern Nursing and Social Activism

The Life of Florence Nightingale by English author Sarah Tooley is a timeless classic, a non-fiction biography published in 1905 in the United States. Sneak Peak BEFORE the more heroic elements in Florence Nightingale’s character had been evoked by the events of the Crimean War, her intimate friends had begun to regard her as a woman for whom the future held some great destiny. This was strikingly shown in a poem by Ada, Countess of Lovelace, the daughter of Byron, who described the future heroine of the Crimea in a poem entitled A Portrait from Life. She draws the picture of her slender form, her “grave but large and lucid eye,” her “peaceful, placid loveliness,” refers to her love of books, her “soft, silvery voice” and delight in singing sacred songs— She walks as if on heaven’s brink, Unscathed through life’s entangled maze— and in a concluding verse Lady Lovelace makes the following remarkable prophecy:— In future years in distant climes Should war’s dread strife its victims claim, Should pestilence, unchecked betimes, Strike more than sword, than cannon maim, He who then reads these truthful rhymes Will trace her progress to undying fame. Synopsis In 1905, Sarah A. Tooley published The Life of Florence Nightingale, a biography. The book provides a comprehensive account of Florence Nightingale's life, detailing her affluent upbringing in Victorian England to her revolutionary contributions as a nurse throughout the Crimean War. It was during this time that she established contemporary nursing standards and acquired the moniker "The Lady with the Lamp." The book by Tooley explores various aspects of Nightingale's private life, such as her health issues and commitment to her profession. Additionally, Nightingale's pro-healthcare reform activism and endeavors to improve hospital and nursing school infrastructure are scrutinized in the book. A exhaustive biography of one of the most illustrious women in the annals of nursing, The Life of Florence Nightingale illuminates her accomplishments and enduring impact. A Beautiful Reprint At Vintage Bookworks, we go above and beyond to guarantee that the original integrity of this book has been preserved to the highest possible standard. This guarantees that the texts contained are unmodified and unaltered from the publication by the original author, keeping the story in its original form for your entertainment. If you value classic non-fiction literature this book would be a lovely addition to your library or a wonderful present for someone in your life. We are prepared to ship this book to you right away for your reading enjoyment. Title Details Original 1905 text Literary non-fiction Size: 5 x 8 in Matte Cover Cream Paper
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