The Audacious Life and Lost Fame of Mother Seacole

Name: The Audacious Life and Lost Fame of Mother Seacole
Brand: Michael Webster
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Born in Jamaica in the 19th century, Mary Seacole was a force of nature who defied every societal barrier placed before her. The daughter of a Scottish soldier and a Creole doctress, she blended ancient healing wisdom with a fearless entrepreneurial spirit, mastering medicine in Kingston before braving the chaos of the Panama Gold Rush. But her greatest test-and greatest triumph-came during the Crimean War. When official nursing organizations rejected her due to her race, Mary refused to be deterred. Using her own funds, she sailed to the front lines, established the famous British Hotel near Balaclava, and fearlessly rode out to the trenches-often under heavy fire-to deliver aid, food, and hands-on medical care to wounded soldiers. To the desperate troops, she became known simply as "Mother Seacole." Her fame once rivaled that of Florence Nightingale. So why was this formidable pioneer and national hero almost completely erased from history for nearly a century? This comprehensive biography resurrects the full scope of Mary Seacole's audacious, compassionate, and indispensable life, finally restoring her to her rightful place as one of the most vital figures of her era. Approx.172 pages, 28000 word count

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Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 248
Release Date:: 2025-12-05
Publication Date:: 2025-12-05
Publisher:: Michael Webster
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN13:: 9798233068539
Weight:: 408 g
Height:: 152 cm
Width:: 229 cm
Thickness:: 15 cm

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