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Ever Yours, Florence Nightingale: Selected Letters

This book presents a curated selection of letters written by Florence Nightingale, offering a glimpse into her personal life, professional endeavors, and reflections on her nursing career. more

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Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale, a British nurse and statistician, is hailed as the founder of modern nursing. She was born on May 12, 1820, and died on August 13, 1910. Nightingale gained fame for her nursing work during the Crimean War, where she improved the conditions of military hospitals. more

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