Most of what we know about Mary Seacole comes from a book she published in 1857 about her life. She called itThe Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands– and it proved a popular read! But following her death, her name was almost completely forgotten for around 100 years. It ...
Mary was one of three offspring, and while it is uncertain whether she had formal education, she derived pleasure from engaging in the nurse role with her dolls and pets. Seacole developed her nursing abilities at Blundell Hall, where she learned about hygiene, ventilation, warmth, hydration, ...