The Life of Florence Nightingale (1905)

The Life of Florence Nightingale is a biographical book written by Sarah A. Tooley in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of Florence Nightingale, a British social reformer and statistician who is best known for her pioneering work as a nurse during the Crimean War. Tooley's book covers Nightingale's early life, her family background, her education, and her decision to become a nurse. The book also explores Nightingale's work during the Crimean War, where she famously improved the unsanitary conditions of the British military hospitals and reduced the mortality rate of wounded soldiers. In addition to her contributions to nursing, Nightingale was also a social reformer and a statistician. The book delves into her work in public health, including her efforts to improve sanitation and reduce the spread of disease. The Life of Florence Nightingale is a well-researched and detailed account of Nightingale's life and work. It provides insight into the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field, as well as her impact on the field of nursing and public health.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.