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Gr 3–7—Mary Seacole, a nurse who served on the front lines of the Crimean War, was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1805. As a young girl, Seacole watched her mother prepare herbs to help sick people. She decided she wanted to help others with natural remedies, kindness, and good food. Seacole is an unsung hero of the nursing world. Rubin details Seacole's lifelong interest in medicine and how her mother influenced her pursuit of a career in the medical field. Pope's full-page, colorful illustrations all...Log In or Sign Up to Read More