A winter on the Nile : Florence Nightingale, Gustave Flaubert and the temptations of Egypt
Sattin, Anthony2010
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In the winter of 1849, Florence Nightingale was an unknown 29-year-old, beautiful, well-born and deeply unhappy. After clashing with her parents over her refusal to marry, she had been offered a lifeline by family friends who suggested a trip to Egypt. This text follows her journey along the Nile.
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Imprint:
London : Hutchinson, 2010.
Collation:
xxvii, 291 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780091926069 (hbk)
Dewey class:
916.204309916.20430922610.73092920
Local class:
B/NIGH
Language:
English
Subject:
Nightingale, Florence, 1820-1910Nightingale, Florence, 1820-1910 -- Travel -- EgyptNightingale, Florence, 1820-1910 -- Friends and associatesFlaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880 -- Travel -- EgyptBritish -- Travel -- Egypt -- History -- 19th centuryFrench -- Travel -- Egypt -- History -- 19th centuryEgypt -- Social conditions -- 19th centuryTravel and Tourism
BRN:
2140374