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Mary Seacole

Category Biography & Autobiography
Pages 224 Pages
Publication Year 2005
Cover Type Paperback
Type Biography
Language English

ISBN 9780140439021

Rs. 798

Penguin Classics

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Wonderful Adventures Of Mrs Seacole In Many Lands

Wonderful Adventures Of Mrs Seacole In Many Lands

By Mary Seacole · Published by Penguin Classics

“Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands” is the captivating autobiography of Mary Seacole, a Jamaican woman whose bravery during the Crimean War matched that of Florence Nightingale. Despite facing racism and rejection when she offered her nursing services in London, Seacole independently traveled to Crimea. There, she served as a doctor and a nurturing presence to wounded soldiers while managing her business, the ‘British Hotel’. Her vivid accounts of enduring disease, bombardment, and other challenges at the battlefront are told with energy, warmth, and humor, making her story a vital piece of nineteenth-century literature that offers profound insights into race politics. Why You Should Read? Explores themes of resilience and overcoming racial discrimination. Holds significant literary and historical importance, providing a unique perspective on the Crimean War. Appeals to readers interested in history, biography, and social justice. This edition stands out for its engaging narrative and insightful commentary on race politics.

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ISBN 9780140439021
Pages 224 Pages
Publication Year 2005
Cover Type Paperback
Type Biography
Language English
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SKU 2010000025437

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