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Ellen N. La Motte: Nurse, Writer, Activist
Ellen N. La Motte: Nurse, Writer, Activist
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Ellen La Motte was a nurse, writer, and activist who developed into a powerful force in the anti-tuberculosis campaign, women's suffrage, nursing during World War I, and the anti-opium campaign. This biography uses original unexamined sources and primary sources to explore her life and career.
Format: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 28 October 2019
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Ellen La Motte, a remarkable nurse, writer, and activist, is the subject of this comprehensive biography, which spans her life from her birth in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1873 to her passing in Washington, D.C., in 1961. The book delves into the various aspects of La Motte's life, including her nursing career, literary contributions, and activism. It incorporates a wealth of original and unexamined sources, such as diaries, unpublished manuscripts, and publishing contracts, alongside primary sources such as letters, newspaper articles, health department reports, and public records. This comprehensive examination of La Motte's published writings, covering a diverse range of topics such as tuberculosis nursing, women's suffrage, nursing during the Great War, and the opium trade, sheds light on her development as a nurse, writer, and activist.
Beginning her journey as a nurse at the Johns Hopkins Training School for Nurses in 1898, La Motte quickly emerged as a powerful force in the anti-tuberculosis campaign. Through her experiences speaking and writing on behalf of controversial causes, she honed her talents and applied them to support the fight for women's suffrage, nursing during World War I, and the anti-opium campaign.
La Motte's unwavering commitment to social justice and her ability to articulate her ideas with clarity and conviction made her a respected figure in the nursing and activist communities. Her writings, which were widely read and influential, helped to raise awareness about important issues and inspire others to take action.
In conclusion, Ellen La Motte: nurse, writer, activist is a captivating biography that provides a deep insight into the life and work of this remarkable woman. Through its extensive use of original and unexamined sources, the book offers a comprehensive examination of La Motte's life and contributions, highlighting her remarkable journey as a nurse, writer, and activist.
Weight: 414g
Dimension: 144 x 222 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526129512
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