Publication

2009 - McFarland & Co., Jefferson, N.C, North Carolina

Language

English

Word Count

62,500 words, Guess

Page Count

250 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139780786433421
  • ISBN-100786433426
  • Goodreads6262482
  • Library of Congress Control Number2008049997
  • OCLC Control Number276274652
and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780786433421
  • Open LibraryOL22685661M

Classifications

  • DDC610.73/43
  • LCCRT120.R87 M34 2009
  • LCCRT120.R87M34 2009
and 1 more
  • LCCRT120.R87 M34 2008

Description

"This book tells the story of Mary Breckinridge's unparalleled dedication to midwifery and provides a historical overview of the first 40 years of the Frontier Nursing Service. The story focuses on how a successful organization was built out of commitment and compassion against all odds"--Provided by publisher.

Subjects

Topics

HistoryMidwiferyBiographyRural nursingNurse MidwivesNursing SchoolsMidwifery -- Kentucky

Places

People

Mary Breckinridge (1881-1965)

Series Statement

  • Contributions to Southern Appalachian studies -- 22

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