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Florence Nightingale

Avenging Angel by Hugh Small

Florence Nightingale (1820 — 1910) achieved fame for her leadership of a group of British nurses during the Crimean War. This gripping book is a revealing study of her personality and achievements based on extensive research and unpublished material.

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