Mary Seacole
The Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands
The Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands
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HarperCollins is proud to present Mary Seacole's autobiography, which chronicles her journey from Jamaica to Central America, England, and Ukraine, where she cared for injured soldiers during the Crimean War. Despite facing racial injustice, poverty, and ignorance, she became the first woman of color in Britain to publish her memoirs, showcasing her enduring legacy.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 19 January 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
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Unless I am granted the freedom to narrate my life story in my unique manner, I am unable to convey it effectively.
Mary Seacole, a remarkable traveler, nurse, entrepreneur, and pioneer for her time, defied a prejudiced British government to provide care for soldiers wounded during the Crimean War. This groundbreaking account, penned by Seacole in 1857, vividly depicts her incredible journey from Jamaica to Central America, England, and modern-day Ukraine, where she served as a nurse to injured soldiers while managing her business, the British Hotel. As a witness to pivotal battles, she provides vivid accounts of her resilience in the face of disease, bombardment, and other adversities during the Crimean War.
In this extraordinary autobiography, Seacole showcases her remarkable journey from racial injustice, poverty, and ignorance to becoming the first woman of color in Britain to publish her memoirs. It serves as a testament to her enduring legacy.
Weight: 134g
Dimension: 177 x 111 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008492144
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