HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of
best-loved, essential classics. Unless I am allowed to tell the
story of my life in my own way, I cannot tell it at all Mary
Seacole – traveller, nurse, businesswoman and radical for her
time – defied a prejudiced British government to care for
soldiers wounded during the Crimean War. This ground breaking
account, written by Seacole in 1857, brings to life her incredible
journey from Jamaica to Central America and England, and then on to
modern-day Ukraine, where she acted as nurse to injured soldiers
while running her business, the 'British Hotel'. A witness to key
battles, she gives vivid accounts of how she coped with disease,
bombardment and other adversities during the Crimean War. In this
extraordinary autobiography, Seacole shows how she navigated her
way through racial injustice, poverty and ignorance to become the
first woman of colour in Britain to publish her memoirs. It is a
testament to her enduring legacy.
General
Imprint: |
Harperpress
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Collins Classics |
Release date: |
March 2023 |
Authors: |
Mary Seacole
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Dimensions: |
178 x 111 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
240 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-00-849214-4 |
Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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LSN: |
0-00-849214-X |
Barcode: |
9780008492144 |
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