The Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands is a wonderfully
entertaining autobiography by Mary Seacole - nurse, entrepreneur and
intrepid traveller.
Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning,
clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon
markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any
book lover.
Mary Seacole left her native Jamaica to travel through the Caribbean,
The Bahamas, Central America and to England. Keen to offer her services
to English troops in the Crimea War, she was at first refused official
support. Undaunted she went anyway and set up her famous hotel catering
for British soldiers. She supplied food, drink and welcome respite from
the front line. She also tended to wounded soldiers and dispensed
medicine in the teeth of battle. Despite her invaluable contribution,
she returned to England penniless and in ill health. Thankfully her
astonishing achievements were acknowledged and she became the toast of
London society.