Other editions of book Life Stories: Florence Nightingale

This series looks at the lives, struggles and successes of some of the greatest men and women in history. In the nineteenth century, hospitals were filthy places and nurses were often drunk and untrained. Florence Nightingale gave up a comfortable life in order to work tirelesly to improve hospital conditions. She became famous for her brave work caring for sick soldiers during the Crimean War. Her ideas on nursing are still used today. This books tells the story of her long life. A wonderful tool for those parents homeschooling their children.