Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands

Edited by W. J. S.; With an Introductory Preface by W. H. Russell

By:

Mary Seacole

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, 19th Century

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The daughter of a Scottish soldier and a Jamaican herbalist, Mary Seacole (1805–81) gained recognition for her provision of care to British troops during the Crimean War. She had travelled widely in the Caribbean and Panama before venturing to England to volunteer as an army nurse in the Crimea. Although rebuffed by officials, an undeterred Seacole funded her own expedition, establishing the British Hotel near Balaclava to provide a refuge for wounded officers. Known affectionately as 'Mother Seacole' among the men, yet returning to England bankrupt at the end of hostilities, she had her plight highlighted in the press. First published in 1857, and reissued here in its 1858 printing, her autobiography was intended to share her story and restore to her some financial security. Probably dictated to her editor, who then polished the text for publication, this was the first autobiography by a black woman in Britain.

Release date Australia

November 21st, 2013

Author

Mary Seacole

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Contributor

Preface by William Howard Russell

Illustrations

1 Plates, black and white

Pages

218

Series

Cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, 19th Century

Dimensions

140x216x13

ISBN-13

9781108068383

Product ID

21720558

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