Florence Nightingale, Frances Ridley Havergal, Catherine Marsh, Mrs. Ranyard (1885)

Florence Nightingale, Frances Ridley Havergal, Catherine Marsh, Mrs. Ranyard is a non-fiction book written by Lizzie Alldridge and published in 1885. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of four notable women from the 19th century who made significant contributions to society.The first woman featured in the book is Florence Nightingale, who is widely known as the founder of modern nursing. Alldridge provides a detailed account of Nightingale's life, including her early years, her experience as a nurse during the Crimean War, and her work in healthcare reform.The second woman featured in the book is Frances Ridley Havergal, a poet and hymn writer who was also deeply religious. Alldridge explores Havergal's life and her commitment to her faith, as well as her literary achievements.The third woman featured is Catherine Marsh, a philanthropist who devoted her life to helping the poor and disadvantaged. Alldridge discusses Marsh's charitable work and her efforts to improve the lives of those around her.The final woman featured in the book is Mrs. Ranyard, also known as ""L.N.R."", a social reformer who worked to improve the lives of women and children in London's slums. Alldridge provides a detailed account of Ranyard's life and her efforts to bring about social change.Overall, Florence Nightingale, Frances Ridley Havergal, Catherine Marsh, Mrs. Ranyard is an informative and inspiring book that celebrates the achievements of four remarkable women who made a significant impact on their communities and the world at large.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.