Cecil Woodham-Smith was a distinguished and award-winning author of historical books concerning the Victorian era. After spending nine years meticulously researching and writing her first book, on Florence Nightingale, she went on to publish books about the Great Irish Famine and the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade.
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What's Bedtime Biography: Florence Nightingale about?
Narrated by Marston York
Florence Nightingale (1951) tells the legendary story of the “Lady with the Lamp,” the famed nurse who arrived to soothe the souls of those wounded in the Crimean War. It chronicles her journey to the conflict’s horrific medical barracks, and how she used her experiences to forever change the way hospitals are run and how the sick are treated.
Who should read Bedtime Biography: Florence Nightingale?
- People interested in amazing life stories
- Those curious about life and hardships during Victorian times
- History buffs
- Listen to the Intro00:00
What's Florence Nightingale about?
Florence Nightingale (1951) tells the legendary story of the “Lady with the Lamp,” the famed nurse who arrived to soothe the souls of those wounded in the Crimean War. It chronicles her journey to the conflict’s horrific medical barracks, and how she used her experiences to forever change the way hospitals are run and how the sick are treated.
Who should read Florence Nightingale?
- People interested in amazing life stories
- Those curious about life and hardships during Victorian times
- History buffs
