' ' We have no hesitation in saying that this work will live as one of the greatest 

 biographies in the English language." The Daily Chronicle, London. 



The Life of Florence Nightingale 



By SIR EDWARD COOK 

 WITH PHOTOGRAVURE PORTRAITS 



Two -volumes. Cloth, 8vo, $7.50 carriage extra 



"This book," says the author in his Introductory remarks to this notable 

 biography, " is not a history of the Crimean War, nor of nursing, nor of In- 

 dian administration. Something on all these matters will be found in it ; but 

 only so much of detail as was necessary to place Miss Nightingale's work in 

 its true light and to exhibit her characteristic methods. So, also, many other 

 persons will pass across the stage persons drawn from many different 

 classes, occupations, walks in life ; but the book does not aim at giving a 

 detailed picture of ' Miss Nightingale's circle.' Her relations, her friends, her 

 acquaintances, her correspondents only concern us here in so far as their deal- 

 ings with her affected her work, or illustrate her character." 



The biography is in two volumes and is divided into seven Parts. Part I 

 tells the story of Florence Nightingale's early years and her early aspirations 

 for a life of active usefulness. Part II is devoted to the Crimean War, where 

 it was as Administrator and Reformer rather than as the Ministering Angel 

 the Lady with the Lamp that her peculiar powers were shown. Part III por- 

 trays her laying her plans for the health of the British Soldier the period of 

 her close cooperation with Sidney Herbert. Part IV describes, as its main 

 themes, the work she did as Hospital Reformer and the Founder of Modern 

 Nursing. Part V deals with a new interest in her life and a new sphere of her 

 work. Her efforts on behalf of the British Soldier at home led to a like 

 attempt for the army in India. Then gradually she was drawn into other ques- 

 tions, till she became a keen Indian reformer all along the line. Part VI 

 continues this subject, and introduces another sphere in which her influence 

 had important significance, namely, the reform of the Workhouse Nursing ; 

 and as one thing led to another it will be seen that Florence Nightingale de- 

 serves also to be remembered as a Poor Law Reformer. Part VII comprises 

 the last thirty-eight years of her life a period which, though it has admitted 

 of more summary treatment, was full of interest. It deals with her literary 

 work and her studies in Plato and Christian Mystics. An endeavor is made 

 to portray her as the "Mother-Chief" (as she was called) of the nurses. It 

 describes other of her projects and realizations, and so brings the long and 

 wonderful life to a close. 



It should be pointed out that for the purposes of this work Sir Edward 

 Cook has had access to the family papers, and has therefore been able to pre- 

 pare the first full and authentic record of Florence Nightingale's character and 

 career. The volumes are rendered additionally attractive by the inclusion of 

 several interesting portraits. 



" A masterly biography which not only puts into a permanent record her whole-souled de- 

 votion and humanity, but relates the history of one of the greatest and most fruitful move- 

 ments of modern time. For as Sir Edward well says, her nursing mission in the Crimean War 

 was only the starting point. . . . He has put the essence of saintliness into good literature 

 and sober history." The Pall Mall Gazette. 



" A noble biography." The Daily News, London, 



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