"Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands" by Mary Seacole is the story of a brave Jamaican nurse and businesswoman who lived in the 1800s, when she traveled the world, especially during the Crimean War, helping soldiers and learning about new cultures. The beginning of the book talks about her childhood in Jamaica, where her mom, who knew a lot about medicine, taught her. She talks about how she always wanted to travel and help people. After she got married and her husband passed away, she became a successful businesswoman in Jamaica and went to Panama during a bad cholera outbreak to help people there. This shows how strong and caring she was.
Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands
By Mary Seacole
Witness the extraordinary voyage of a determined woman who provided care and compassion amidst war and disease in diverse corners of the world.
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About the AuthorMary Jane Seacole was a British nurse and businesswoman.
Mary Jane Seacole was a British nurse and businesswoman.
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