Florence Nightingale

Mark Bostridge

at 250 WPM

11h 12m

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Florence Nightingale

by Mark Bostridge

2020

Penguin Books, Limited

672

9780241989227

Description

The common soldier's savior, the standard-bearer of modern nursing, a pioneering social reformer: Florence Nightingale belongs to that select band of historical characters who are instantly recognizable. Home-schooled, bound for the life of an educated Victorian lady, Nightingale scandalized her family when she found her calling as a nurse, a thoroughly unsuitable profession for a woman of her class. As the "Lady with the Lamp," ministering to the wounded and dying of the Crimean War, she offers an enduring image of sentimental appeal. In the first major biography of Florence Nightingale in more than fifty years, Mark Bostridge draws on a wealth of unpublished material, including previously unseen family papers, to throw new light on this extraordinary woman's life and character. Disentangling elements of myth from the reality, Bostridge has written a vivid and readable account of one of the most iconic figures in modern history. - Publisher.

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How many pages are in Florence Nightingale?

This edition of Florence Nightingale has approximately 672 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read Florence Nightingale?

For most readers, Florence Nightingale typically takes between 14h 0m and 9h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 168,000 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 11h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 23 days • Estimated word count: 168,000 words

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What is the word count of Florence Nightingale?

The estimated word count for Florence Nightingale is approximately 168,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.

Who is the author of Florence Nightingale?

Florence Nightingale was written by Mark Bostridge.

When was Florence Nightingale published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2020. The original work may have been published on a different date.