Florence Nightingale by Lucy Lethbridge

Florence Nightingale by Lucy Lethbridge

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Born into a wealthy family, Florence Nightingale could have lived a life of leisure and luxury. Instead she longed to be a nurse. In 1830, that was the last thing a rich girl could do - but Florence was no ordinary girl. Ages 7-11.

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Florence Nightingale by Lucy Lethbridge

The remarkable story of Florence Nightingale, from her privileged childhood to the horrors of her work in the Crimea and as a hospital reformer. Retold in a lively, vivid style with evocative, full colour pictures and links to recommended websites to find out more. Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers. Chapters in this book include: - A defiant daughter - The voice of God? - Fighting Fanny - Florence takes charge - Hell on earth - Fame - Working flat out - Nurse Nightingale - My Life
Lethbridge, Lucy: - Lucy Lethbridge is the author of the highly praised Servants: A Downstairs History of Britain from the Nineteenth Century to Modern Times and Mind Your Manors: Tried-and-True British Household Cleaning Tips. She lives in London.
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ISBN 13 9780746063279
ISBN 10 074606327X
Title Florence Nightingale
Author Lucy Lethbridge
Series Young Reading Series 3
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Year published 2004-08-27
Number of pages 64
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.