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This is the first in a scheduled 16-volume set of the works of Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), drawing from largely unpublished correspondence, previously published books, articles and pamphlets. It includes an introduction to the 16-volume set, and essays outlining Nightingale's life and the themes found in her works. These are followed by a selection of her correspondence to, from and about family members, and a selection of her writings on "domestic arrangements," such as recipes, relations with servants, and contributions to charities, church and social reform causes. The appendices include short biographical sketches of family members, Nightingale's family tree, and her last will and codicils. The writing is academic but accessible to the general reader.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR
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Providing an overall understanding of Nightingale's life, Volume 1 uses a broad range of materials, including letters and diary entries. Quite a different protrayal of her mother and a more nuanced relationship wiht her sister is revealed.
Florence Nightingale: An Introduction to Her Life and Family FROM THE CRITICS
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This is the first in a scheduled 16-volume set of the works of Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), drawing from largely unpublished correspondence, previously published books, articles and pamphlets. It includes an introduction to the 16-volume set, and essays outlining Nightingale's life and the themes found in her works. These are followed by a selection of her correspondence to, from and about family members, and a selection of her writings on "domestic arrangements," such as recipes, relations with servants, and contributions to charities, church and social reform causes. The appendices include short biographical sketches of family members, Nightingale's family tree, and her last will and codicils. The writing is academic but accessible to the general reader. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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