Author : H. Bellis
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1447498534
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (474 download)
Book Synopsis The 'Women of Renown' Series - Elizabeth Garrett Anderson by : H. Bellis
Download or read book The 'Women of Renown' Series - Elizabeth Garrett Anderson written by H. Bellis and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.