Presents the life of the famous English nurse and hospital reformist considered to be the founder of modern nursing. Born into a wealthy family, .Florence nightingale could have lived a life of leisure and luxury. Instead, she longed to be a nurse. In 1830, that was the last thing a rich girl could do but Florence was no ordinary girl. Usborne famous lives retell the stories of fascinating people, bringing them to life so vividly; it's as if you're...

A retelling of Pip's life from childhood to manhood as he discovers that great expectations of wealth don't always lead to happiness.