Seacole, Mary
The Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands (Penguin 20th Century Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140439021
- author:
- Seacole, Mary
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 13.2 x 1.7 x 19.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Literature: Texts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Written in 1857, Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands is the autobiography of a Jamaican woman whose remarkable life story offers significant insights into the history of race politics. Born before arriving in London, Seacole faced racism and refusal when she offered to volunteer as a nurse in the war, but she persevered, setting out independently to the Crimea to act as doctor and "mother" to wounded soldiers.
Seacole's remarkable life was marked by both hardship and resilience, as she ran her business, the "British Hotel," while caring for the wounded. Her remarkable story is told with energy, warmth, and humor, providing a unique perspective on the history of the time.
Published by National Geographic Books, this edition has been carefully prepared to provide an authoritative text, enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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