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Mary Seacole :The Charismatic Black Nurse Who Became a Heroine of the Crimea
Mary Seacole :The Charismatic Black Nurse Who Became a Heroine of the Crimea
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Published:
16 November, 2006
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Description
The 'Greatest Black Briton in History' triumphed over the Crimea and Victorian England. "The Times" called her a heroine, Florence Nightingale called her a brothel-keeping quack, and Queen Victoria's nephew called her, simply, 'Mammy' - Mary Seacole was one of the most eccentric and charismatic women of her era. Born at her mother's hotel in Jamaica in 1805, she became an independent 'doctress' combining the herbal remedies of her African ancestry with sound surgical techniques.
On the outbreak of the Crimean War, she arrived in London desperate to join Florence Nightingale at the Front, but the authorities refused to see her. Being black, nearly 50, rather stout, and gloriously loud in every way, she was obviously unsuitable. Undaunted, Mary travelled to Balaklava under her own steam to build the 'British Hotel', just behind the lines. It was an outrageous venture, and a huge success - she became known and loved by everyone from the rank and file to the royal family.
For more than a century after her death this remarkable woman was all but forgotten. This, the first full-length biography of a Victorian celebrity recently voted the greatest black Briton in history, brings Mary Seacole centre stage at last.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781845294977 |
| ISBN10 | 1845294971 |
| Number Of Pages | 272 |
| Item Weight | 300 g |
| Product Dimensions | 126 x 202 x 18 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
Throughout history there have been women who deserve to be remembered for what they themselves achieved... Robinson gives them life once more. * Guardian *
Utterly absorbing... every page jammed with catchy vignettes. * Observer *
Useful and highly enjoyable. * Times Literary Supplement *
A fine piece of work. * Daily Telegraph *
Robinson's book is the first I have read that has opened my eyes to the true horrors of the Mutiny. * Daily Mail *
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Author's Bio
Jane Robinson is a writer and lecturer who specialises in history witnessed by women. She has published several popular books on women travellers and a 'secret history of enterprising women', Pandora's Daughters (Constable, 2002).