Hardcover book with white dust jacket. Cover page has title 'Florence Nightingale' in (yellow ink) 'by' Cecil Woodham Smith (white ink) author's name (black ink) and publisher's name (white ink) are also printed on the spine of the dustjacket. There is also a white rectangular sticker, on which the previous catalogue number is printed, on the dustjacket spine. On the back of the dustjacket is printed Lord Ellesmere's tribute to Florence Nightingale, House of Lords, May 5, 1856. non-fictionBiography of Florence Nightingaleflorence nightingale, crimena war, nurses-great britain-history, nursing-history

The spine and background of the cover are a cream colour. The title is printed in black text on the spine with the author's name. On the front cover, the lower part of the book displays a red square template with a mauve border, and inside the template is on orange emblem of the Queen Alexander's Royal Army Nursing Corps. Above this image, at the top of the page is the series title, the editor's name, main title and then in small writing, the author's name.non-fictionThis history of the QARANC records the role that nursing has played in the army from the 17th century until the present day. The author describes the rise of the early army nursing organizations and the genesis of QARANC. Her picture of Florence Nightingale is revealing in that it puts aside the conventional myths and shows us a woman of powerful influence and fierce determination who provided the administrative impetus for the formal advancement of army nursing. [from Trove record] military nursing, great britain army nurses, queen alexandra's royal army nursing corps

Worn paperback book with several pieces of old tape stuck across the cover. Yellow and white cover with an illustrated portrait of Florence Nightingale in a square frame in the centre. The title and author are printed in black at the top of the cover.non-fictionThe biography of Florence Nightingale. florence nightingale, crimean war, military nursing history, great britain army nurses

Blue hardcover book with dustjacket. The dustjacket is black with a blue strip down the spine and the title printed in black. There is a bright orange sticker on the spine with the number 72. The cover is blue and black with black text. It shows an illustration of three war nurses.non-fictionThe struggle waged by women for emancipation from the tyranny of convention has been a constant theme over the centuries. MINISTERING ANGELS examines a central part of this theme ; it is a complete survey of the history of the first profession that not only opened its doors to women, but was also largely created by them. - from inside dustjacket. nursing history, military nursing great britain, women and war

Faded blue clothbound hardcover book. The title is printed in black along the spine and there is a white sticker with B55 written in red ink taped to the bottom of the spine.non-fictionA history of the employment of women in Great Britain during the years of World War II; including their role in the Services, on the Homefront, in the Land Army and in Industry. Includes 49 colour photographs.women in war, great britain, women - employment, world war 1939-1945, wwii, ww2

Illustrated book with clear protective cover. The book has a grey cover. on the front is the coat of arms of the Royal College of Nursing and the words ' Rcn members edition' both embossed in gilt. Title, on a maroon background under author's name, and above publishers name, all embossed in gilt on spinenon-fictionHistory of the Royal College of Nursing 1916-1966royal college of nursing, national council of nurses of great britain and northern ireland

Book has a yellow white and purple cover with black print. A black and white illustration of a woman wearing a bonnet with a bow (from a watercolour of Florence Nightingale painted by J. Barrett in 1956) on the front cover, this is surrounded by a yellow frame. Below this border the publishers name is printed in black on a white background. At the top of the front cover authors name is printed on a yellow background, below this the title is printed on a purple background, and below this, on a white background a comment is printed re Florence Nightingale. Title, author's name and printers mark are also printed on the spine. On the back cover title and publisher's names are printed along with two reviews of the book.non-fictionBiography of Florence Nightingale, from her early life and training to her ground breaking work during the Crimean War and her lifelong advocacy for healthcare reform.florence nightingale, nurses-great britain-biography, crimean war

Book with dustjacket and protective covering. The dustjacket has a purple background, with title and author's name in grey print on front and spine. Front of dust jacket also has a black and white photograph of 12 women and a man. 10 of these women are in dressed in nurses uniforms, another wears a white cap, and the woman in the centre is wearing a white scarf on her head (Florence Nightingale with a group of nurses from London Hospitals at Claydon. Standing behind her are her brother in-in-law Sir Henry Verney (owner of Claydon) and the matron Miss Crossland).non-fictionThis book challenges the traditional view of Nightingale as a saintly figure, presenting a more complex and critical portrait. The book analyzes how Nightingale leveraged her personal relationships and influence to advance her public health and nursing reforms, highlighting her achievements and less savory tactics.florence nightingale, nurse administrators-great britain, nurrse-history, nursing-history

Illustrated book has been covered with adhesive dark blue plastic. Handwritten in silver on the spine are the words 'Hist of N I' and the number 9.non-fictionThis book focuses on the early life and work of Florence Nightingale, particularly her contribution to healthcare and nursing, up to her involvement in the Crimean War. The book also explores Nightingale's experiences in the Crimean War, where she helped establish a hospital and improved sanitation, leading to better care for the soldiers. The book also delves into the impact of her work and its influence on civilian hospital reforms in Great Britain.florence nightingale, military nursing-history, nurses-biography, nursing-history, crimean war 1853-1856-medical care

front cover has a coloured photo of a dummy dressed in the uniform of a third year Alfred Hospital student nurse, with various nursing paraphernalia. Title and author's name also on front cover and spine. Synopsis of book and author information on back cover. Black and white illustrations within non-fictionA light hearted look at nursing in general, and patients in particular, when nurses were hospital trained.nurse-australia-biography, nurse-great britain-biography

Stapled booklet with grey cover and black print. Title, authors name, 'Norwich Cathedral' and price printed on front covernon-fictionEdith Cavell, birn 1865, trained at the London Hospital, in 1906 she asked to oversee a surgical and medical home in Brussles, Belgium. After the German occupation of Belgium, she became involved in an underground group formed to help British, French, and Belgian soldiers reach the Netherlands, a neutral country. The soldiers were sheltered at the Berkendael Institute, which had become a Red Cross hospital, and were provided with money and guides by Philippe Baucq, a Belgian. About 200 men had been aided when, in August 1915, Cavell and several others were arrested. The group was brought before a court-martial on October 7, 1915. On October 9, Cavell, after making a full confession, was sentenced to death. Three days later she and Baucq were shot, despite the efforts of the U.S. and Spanish ministers to secure a reprieve. The group was brought before a court-martial on October 7, 1915. On October 9, Cavell, after making a full confession, was sentenced to death. Three days later she and Baucq were shot, despite the efforts of the U.S. and Spanish ministers to secure a reprieve. Though legally justified, her execution on a charge that did not includeedith cavell, world war 1914-1918

front cover has a coloured photo of a dummy dressed in the uniform of a third year Alfred Hospital student nurse, with various nursing paraphernalia. Title and author's name also on front cover and spine. Synopsis of book and author information on back cover. Black and white illustrations within non-fictionA light hearted look at nursing in general, and patients in particular, when nurses were hospital trained.nurse-australia-biography, nurse-great britain-biography

Illustrated book with dust jacket. Both book cover and dustjacket have a blue background with title and author's name printed in white on front and spine. An illustration of an entrance to a building is printed in white on the front of both book and dust jacketnon-fictionA history of British hospitals of the status of health, health care and the development of hospitals in Britain from the Middle Ages, up to the beginnings of the National Health Service in 1948.hospitals-great britain-history, british health care

Illustrated book with dustjacket. Book has a red cover with title, author's name and publishers name embossed in gold on spine. Dust jacket has orange coloured bands above and below a black and white illustration of ? a nursing graduation ceremony [ca.1880's]. Title and author's name are printed in black ink on top band on front and spine. Publishers name is printed in black ink on bottom band on front and spine.non-fictionA history of the development of nursing as a profession up to 1958.nursing-great britain-history, nurses

Book features main events of WW1 in addition to short biographies of significant personnel including; Sir Douglas Haig, Nurse Edith Cavell, Marshall Fochard, P.M. Lloyd- George, WW1 British casualties listed. Part of the Bennetts collection. See Cat No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts" (VFX128835).Purple coloured card covered book. 32 pages with cut edges and rounded corners. Text in black type. Black and white photographs on various pages. Title on front cover in gold coloured lettering. Publisher details on back cover in gold coloured lettering. Pages attached to cover via a metal staple.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, ww1, miniature book