A Picture Book Of Florence Nightingale

by David A. Adler

2020-12-29 21:59:19

The founder of modern nursing comes to life in this accessible biography for young readers. Born and raised in a wealthy family, no one expected Florence Nightingale to grow up to do dirty work. But she found her life''s calling after witnessing f... Read more
The founder of modern nursing comes to life in this accessible biography for young readers.

Born and raised in a wealthy family, no one expected Florence Nightingale to grow up to do dirty work. But she found her life''s calling after witnessing firsthand the atrocious conditions at hospitals in the mid 1800s. Where everyone else saw unavoidable chaos, Florence saw opportunity for order. She developed strict standards of hygiene and established extensive nurse training. Her new systems significantly lowered death rates and revolutionized the healthcare landscape of her time.

When she was thirty-eight years old, Florence contracted Crimean fever and remained homebound for the rest of her life. She continued to fight for nursing reform and sanitary conditions, working from her bed as she met distinguished guests and published papers.

This informative entry in Adler''s well-known series contains biography, facts, and history accompanied by charming illustrations. Less

Book Details

File size7.99 X 9.5 X 0.1 in
Print pages32
PublisherHoliday House
Publication date May 14, 2019
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9780823442713
David A. Adler is the author of more than 200 books, ranging from children's series to books on math, science, and economics. His work includes the Young Cam Jansen series, the Andy Russell ...

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