The 'Women of Renown' Series - Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781446510797)

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.

Author: H. Bellis
ISBN-10: 1446510794
ISBN-13: 9781446510797
Publisher: Chapman Press
Language: English
Published: 11/16/2010
Pages: 82
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.31d