Description
Presented as it was for the original publication, this is an interesting read, not only for those who want to know more about Florence Nightingale and/or healthcare, but for all those with an interest in history, and the history of the ordinary man and woman.
The original introduction from Florence Nightingale gives an insight into the woman herself, and the footnotes tell us a lot about her views on subjects as diverse as crinolines and romantic fiction set in the Crimean War. Broken into 14 chapters she covers all manner of topics: ventilation, heating, noise, light, bedding and the cleanliness of the patient’s environment, as well as a nurse’s personal cleanliness and methods of observation. This extraordinary book was one that needed to be written, and it sold over 15,000 copies in the first month of publication alone.
Whether you are a student nurse or experienced nurse, or simply caring for the infirm, this book stands the test of time and maintains its innovativeness.
Florence is remembered as the founder of modern nursing, but she was so much more, a female icon in her own lifetime, a healthcare pioneer, an influential statistician, a trailblazer and a leader. And her legacy still lives on today.
Author – Florence Nightingale
Publisher – Rydon Publishing
Format – Paperback
Pub date – 2021. It is an unabridged republication of the first American edition, as published by D. Appleton and Company in 1860
ISBN – 9781910821374
Pages – 144
Dimensions – 152mm x 230mm
Weight – 197g
