Florence Nightingale Mystic Visionary Healer - Deluxe Edition Author:Barbara Dossey Scientist, philosopher, visionary, mystic, healer, reformer, activist, feminist, politician. This lavishly illustrated biography celebrates the life and work of Florence Nightingale on the 100th anniversary of her death. With meticulous scholarship, the author documents the struggles and achievements of a woman who defied the conventions and sta... more »ndards of Victorian England to blaze her own path. Archival photographs, drawings, letters, maps, and a riveting narrative create a portrait of this complex, larger than life woman who is still a source of inspiration today.
Introduction and Preface commemorating her life and work on the 100th anniversary of her death. A comprehensive, exceptionally well researched and much praised biography of the founder of modern nursing and her impact on all aspects of health care.
Epilogue with images from the Florence Nightingale Museum and information on the Nightingale Global Initiative. Extensive appendices featuring a family tree, a timeline, a complete listing of her writings, and more.« less