The Extraordinary Life of Mary Seacole

Yoto Says: Be inspired by one of history's most treasured healers and entrepreneurs, Mary Seacole, and use her selfless achievements to inspire you to be kind, and have faith. A shining addition to The Extraordinary Life series. Mary Seacole is now known for her medical work in the Crimean war and as a brilliant woman who combated the racial prejudice she experienced in her lifetime. But for a long time her story was lost. From growing up in Kingston, Jamaica, as the daughter of a doctress to helping soldiers in the war, discover the details of the amazing life that Mary Seacole led with real-life stories, timelines and facts. Extraordinary Lives is a bold, inclusive biography series shining a light on modern and historical figures. Entertaining, accessible and educational, they are the pe