The 'Women of Renown' Series - Elizabeth Garrett Anderson
| By: | H. Bellis |
| Publisher: | Read Books Ltd. |
| Print ISBN: | 9781446507049 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781447498537 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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Published as part of the ‘Women of Renown’ series, this book describes the life of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (1836-1917), the English physician and suffragist, and the first woman to qualify in Britain as a physician and surgeon. It offers a poetic and insightful read for historians and those with an interest in Anderson, women’s history or biographical writing. Chapters: Elizabeth Garrett Anderson - Adventurous Journey - Worthy Establishment - An Exciting Summer - Gradual Awakening - First Woman Doctor - Important Decision - At Work in the Wards - Undaunted by Setbacks - A Step forward - Joint Enterprise - Resolute Candidate - Honoured in France - Continental Adventure - Education Reform - A Happy Marriage - Happiness and Success - Student insurgents - Widespread interests - Elizabeth’s Children - Further Bitterness Aroused - Active Retirement - Pioneer Medical Unit. Using the original text and artwork, this vintage text is being republished in a high quality, modern and affordable edition, complete with a specially written concise biography.