Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands

Name: Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780140439021
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By Mary Seacole

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Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands recounts the vibrant life of Mary Seacole, a British-Jamaican nurse, who made notable contributions during the Crimean War. Her memoir unveils her adventurous spirit and compassion as she travels across various countries, blending her medical knowledge with cultural insights while overcoming social barriers of her time. This work highlights her resilience and determination, offering a captivating narrative of her pioneering achievements.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by historical biographies spotlighting remarkable individuals. This memoir reveals the adventures and challenges faced by a pioneering Jamaican nurse, offering a unique perspective on travel, culture, and her significant contributions during the Crimean War. It's perfect for readers interested in inspiring stories of resilience and courage.

Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands

Written in 1857, this is the autobiography of a Jamaican woman whose fame rivalled Florence Nightingale's during the Crimean War. Seacole travelled widely before eventually arriving in London, where her offer to volunteer as a nurse in the war met with racism and refusal.

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Written in 1857, Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands is the autobiography of a Jamaican woman whose fame rivalled Florence Nightingale's during the Crimean War. Seacole's offer to volunteer as a nurse in the war met with racism and refusal. Undaunted, Seacole set out independently to the Crimea, where she acted as doctor and 'mother' to wounded soldiers while running her business, the 'British Hotel'.

A witness to key battles, she gives vivid accounts of how she coped with disease, bombardment, and other hardships at the Crimean battlefront. In her introduction to the very welcome Penguin edition, Sara Salih expertly analyses the rhetorical complexities of Seacole's book to explore the richness of her story.

Traveller, entrepreneur, healer, and woman of colour, Mary Seacole is a singular and fascinating figure, overstepping all conventional boundaries. Jan Marsh, Independent

It's hard to believe that this amazing adventure story is the true-life experience of a Jamaican woman—it would make a great film. Andrea Levy, Sunday Times

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Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands by Mary Seacole is a compelling autobiography praised for its vivid, personal narrative and historical insight. Reviewers highlight Seacole's adventurous spirit, resilience, and humanitarian efforts, particularly during the Crimean War, making it an inspiring read. Her engaging storytelling and unique perspective on cultural and racial issues of the time are frequently commended.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140439021

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 February 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Edited by Sara Salih
Edited by Sara Salih

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 213g

Pages: 288

Collections

Biography & Memoir Education & Reference History & Military Mary Seacole Military History Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Russian & Soviet History

About the Author

Mary Seacole was born to a Scottish soldier father and free black mother in Kingston, Jamaica in 1805. She travelled to England in the 1850s after building her reputation as a nurse. Her work in the Crimea during the war earned her the Crimean medal and she played a crucial role in opening up the medical and nursing professions to women. She died in obscurity in England in 1881. Sara Salih is Assistant Professor in English at the University of Toronto. She is the author of Judith Butler (Routledge 2002), and the editor, with Judith Butler, of The Judith Butler Reader (Blackwell, 2004). She is currently working on a book about representations of 'brown' women in England and Jamaica from the eighteenth century to the present day. Sara Salih is Assistant Professor in English at the University of Toronto. She is the author of Judith Butler (Routledge 2002), and the editor, with Judith Butler, of The Judith Butler Reader (Blackwell, 2004). She is currently working on a book about representations of 'brown' women in England and Jamaica from the eighteenth century to the present day.