The Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands

Name: The Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands
Brand: MacMillan Collector's Library
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By Mary Seacole

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The Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands is a wonderfully entertaining autobiography by Mary Seacole - nurse, entrepreneur and intrepid traveller. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Mary Seacole left her native Jamaica to travel through the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Central America and to England. Keen to offer her services to English troops in the Crimea War, she was at first refused official support. Undaunted she went anyway and set up her famous hotel catering for British soldiers. She supplied food, drink and welcome respite from the front line. She also tended to wounded soldiers and dispensed medicine in the teeth of battle. Despite her invaluable contribution, she returned to England penniless and in ill health. Thankfully her astonishing achievements were acknowledged and she became the toast of London society.

Product details

Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 208
Release Date:: 2020-06-25
Publication Date:: 2020-08-04
Publisher:: MacMillan Collector's Library
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 1529040329
ISBN13:: 9781529040326
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:: 18
Weight:: 147 g
Height:: 98 cm
Width:: 157 cm
Thickness:: 17 cm

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