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Florence Nightingale: Avenging Angel

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Florence Nightingale achieved fame for her leadership of a group of British nurses during the Crimean War. After the war, she dedicated herself to promoting public health. This book provides a new explanation for Nightingale''s actions.'

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Languages: English
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Published: 1998
Genres: Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, History, Sexuality and Gender Studies
DDC/MDS: 610.73
LCC: RT37 .N5 .S56

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