Sister Dora: A Biography (1880)
Margaret Lonsdale
Sister Dora: A Biography (1880)
Margaret Lonsdale
Sister Dora: A Biography is a book written by Margaret Lonsdale in 1880. The book is a detailed account of the life of Sister Dora, a British nurse who dedicated her life to caring for the sick and poor. Sister Dora, whose real name was Dorothy Wyndlow Pattison, was born in 1832 in England. She trained as a nurse and became a member of the Anglican Sisterhood of St. John the Baptist.Sister Dora worked tirelessly to provide medical care to the people of Staffordshire, England. She set up a hospital in Walsall, where she treated patients suffering from various illnesses, including cholera and smallpox. She also worked to improve the living conditions of the poor and campaigned for better sanitation and housing.The book provides a detailed account of Sister Dora's life, including her childhood, her training as a nurse, and her work in Walsall. It also includes accounts of her interactions with patients and her efforts to improve their lives. The book highlights Sister Dora's dedication to her work and her selflessness in caring for others.Overall, Sister Dora: A Biography is a compelling account of the life of one of Britain's most dedicated nurses. It provides a fascinating insight into the life of a woman who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of others and who remains an inspiration to this day.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.
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