nightingale, florence

A biography of the well-to-do woman who defied social convention in order to establish nursing as a respectable career for women and bring about reforms in hospital conditions and nursing care.

Describes the life and work of Florence Nightingale, the nineteenth-century English woman considered to be the founder of modern nursing.

Recounts the life story of the English girl who became a famous nurse and dedicated herself to the alleviation of suffering at home and abroad.

Presents a brief biography of English nurse Florence Nightingale in graphic novel format, and describes how she reformed military hospitals during the Crimean War.

Describes the life of the founder of modern nursing and humanitarian who reformed hospital care in the nineteenth century.

"Jack and Annie are magically transported to mid-1800's Thebes where they are saved from a dangerous accident by Florence Nightingale!"--Publisher.

Sixteen-year-old Molly Fraser works as a nurse with Florence Nightingale during the Crimean War to earn a salary to help her family survive in nineteenth-century England.

Introduces the life of Florence Nightingale, a pioneer of women's nursing, including her childhood, training, work in the Crimean War, and her school for nurses.

A biography of the woman who changed the meaning of modern nursing by her tireless efforts to train nurses and care for patients in a more meaningful way.

A biography of the famous English nurse who served in the Crimean War.