Overview
Mary Seacole was:
A doctress
An activist
An inspiration
Mary Seacole is now known for her medical work in the Crimean war, and as a brilliant woman who combated the racial prejudice she experienced in her lifetime. But for a long time her story was lost.
From growing up in Kingston, Jamaica as the daughter of a doctress to helping soldiers in the war, discover the details of the amazing life that Mary Seacole led in this beautifully illustrated book with real-life stories, timelines and facts.
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- | Author: Naida Redgrave, Alleanna Harris
- | Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
- | Publication Date: Sep 05, 2019
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- | Binding: Paperback / softback
- | ISBN-13: 9780241372777
- | ISBN-10: 0241372771