Ramdin, Ron

Mary Seacole

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ISBN 13:
9781913368098
author:
Ramdin, Ron
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Haus Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
5mm X 8mm
Genre:
Biography, Science & Technology, Nonfiction,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 6 working days
£10.18

Description

Mary Seacole: A Life of Adventure and Bravery Born in Jamaica to a black mother and white Scottish army officer, Mary Seacole's remarkable life took her to the Crimean battlefront, where she established a hotel for wounded soldiers. Despite facing harsh opposition, Seacole persevered, providing care to soldiers perilously close to the fighting. Unlike some of her contemporaries, Seacole's approach to nursing was unconventional and courageous. Her time in Crimea is perhaps best known, but it was just one chapter in a life of adventure and travel that took her far beyond the battlefields. This biography, written by Ron Ramdin, offers a fresh perspective on the remarkable story of Mary Seacole, a pioneering nurse who defied convention to make a lasting impact.

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