Florence Nightingale: A Biography by Annie Matheson

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Author Matheson, Annie, 1853-1924
Title Florence Nightingale: A Biography
Note "A brief sketch of General Evatt's career [As given in Who's Who]": p. 372-374.
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Summary "Florence Nightingale: A Biography" by Annie Matheson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This biography delves into the life of Florence Nightingale, highlighting her contributions to nursing and her transformative impact on the treatment of the sick and wounded, particularly during the Crimean War. At the start of the biography, Matheson sets the stage by describing Nightingale's childhood in England and Italy, illustrating the early influences that shaped her character and vocation. The introductory chapter emphasizes her family's background, her education, and the values instilled in her from a young age, which included compassion for the less fortunate. The narrative introduces significant themes such as the importance of service, personal sacrifice, and the calling to nursing, while also hinting at the larger social issues surrounding healthcare and women's roles in society that Nightingale would later confront and help reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class UH: Military science: Other services
Subject Nightingale, Florence, 1820-1910
Subject Evatt, G. J. H. (George Joseph Hamilton), 1843-1921
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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