- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Constable (27 Jan 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1841196770
- ISBN-13: 978-1841196770
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,110,537 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Good Book Guide, 1 Feb 2005
'Robinson masterfully delivers a crisp life, bursting with detail.'
Literary Review, 1 Feb 2005
'In her chatty and discursive book Jane Robinson successfully conveys Mary Seacole's charisma, independent spirit and determination.'
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Mary Seacole (Paperback)
This the story of a black Jamaican(1805-1881)who traveled ,at the age of 50 ,to London where her services were rebuffed and then onto the Crimea where she set up the British hotel for recuperating troops and became a legend like Florence Nightingale and Dr.Sutherland.
The author tells the story as she imagines what Mrs. Seacole was thinking which is a bit distracting. The book is well written,researched and easy to read.There are good notes,referances and bibliography plus excellent illustrations and photographs.
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book worth reading,
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This review is from: Mary Seacole: The Charismatic Black Nurse Who Became a Heroine of the Crimea (Paperback)
Interesting and well written book I would not term her a heroine but she certainly was a very resourceful and charismatic character. The details of the Crimea very well detailed and mirrored the history of events I had read in previous books covering this war. A must read book many friends have now read it and all very impressed.
11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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What a Star,
By Cj (Oban Scotland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mary Seacole (Paperback)
One of the key issues in this fascinating book is the stark social and behavioural comparison between Mary Seacole and Florence Nightingale. We have all been told at school and throughout history of the wonders of Florence and her lamp - well time now to glance at what Mary did!An account of unbridled energy, commitment,and optimism, one feels that the author, to a degree, does not fully capitalise on the contribution that Mary Seacole made. However a superb book and a telling lesson in how to fight racial and class prejudice.
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