The extraordinary life of Mary Seacole /

Redgrave, Naida,

The extraordinary life of Mary Seacole / Mary Seacole written by Naida Redgrave ; illustrated by Alleanna Harris. - First American edition. - 117 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm

"Original edition first published by Penguin Books Ltd." -- Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Mary Seacole is now known for her medical work in the Crimean war, and as a brilliant woman who combated the racial prejudice she experienced in her lifetime. But for a long time her story was lost. From growing up in Kingston, Jamaica as the daughter of a doctress to helping soldiers in the war, discover the details of the amazing life that Mary Seacole led in this beautifully illustrated book with real-life stories, timelines and facts.

7-12.

9781684642014

2020937599


Seacole, Mary, 1805-1881 --Juvenile literature.
Seacole, Mary, 1805-1881.
Seacole, Mary, 1805-1881.


1853-1856


Nurses--Great Britain--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Nurses--Jamaica--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Crimean War, 1853-1856--Women--Juvenile literature.
Nurses--Great Britain--Biography.
Nurses--Jamaica--Biography.
Crimean War, 1853-1856--Women.
Nurses.
Women.


Great Britain.
Jamaica.


Biographies.
Juvenile works.
Biographies.