Mary Seacole

The Charismatic Black Nurse Who Became a Heroine of the Crimea

By: Jane Robinson

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Paperback | 16 November 2006 | Edition Number 1

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"The 'Greatest Black Briton in History' triumphed over the Crimea and Victorian
England. The Times called her a heroine, Florence Nightingale called her
a brothel-keeping quack, and Queen Victoria's nephew called her, simply,
'Mammy' - Mary Seacole was one of the most eccentric and charismatic women of
her era. Born at her mother's hotel in Jamaica in 1805, she became an
independent 'doctress' combining the herbal remedies of her African ancestry
with sound surgical techniques.

On the outbreak of the Crimean War, she arrived in London desperate to join
Florence Nightingale at the Front, but the authorities refused to see her.
Being black, nearly 50, rather stout, and gloriously loud in every way, she was
obviously unsuitable. Undaunted, Mary travelled to Balaklava under her own
steam to build the 'British Hotel', just behind the lines. It was an outrageous
venture, and a huge success - she became known and loved by everyone from the
rank and file to the royal family.

For more than a century after her death this remarkable woman was all but
forgotten. This, the first full-length biography of a Victorian celebrity
recently voted the greatest black Briton in history, brings Mary Seacole centre
stage at last.
"

Industry Reviews

Throughout history there have been women who deserve to be remembered for what they themselves achieved... Robinson gives them life once more. - Guardian

Utterly absorbing... every page jammed with catchy vignettes. - Observer

Useful and highly enjoyable. - Times Literary Supplement

A fine piece of work. - Daily Telegraph

Robinson's book is the first I have read that has opened my eyes to the true horrors of the Mutiny. - Daily Mail

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