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This inspiring collection of poetry presents many of William Wordsworth's most-loved works. The classic poems explore both nature's beauty and the charm of everyday life in a beautiful new edition.This wonderful collection of Wordsworth's best poetry allows the reader insight into the poet's mind as his lyrical poetry explores his relationships with friends, family, God and his own self, with themes of nature, humanity, mortality, childhood and religion.Wordsworth's work helped to usher in the Romantic Age in English literature, most notably the Lyrical Ballads collection - written in collaboration by Wordsworth and his friend, Samuel Taylor Coleridge. This beautiful collection features all of the poems from Lyrical Ballads, as well as Poems, In Two Volumes, 1807, and other assorted poems such as:- 'To a Butterfly'- 'Star Gazers'- 'Power of Music'- 'To the Daisy'- 'A Complaint'From the specialist poetry imprint, Ragged Hand, this wonderful volume would make the perfect gift for fans of Romantic poetry or collectors of the poet laureate's work.

Read & Co. presents Wordworth's collected works; "The Prelude", "The Recluse" and "The Excursion" together in one volume with additional biographical excerpts by Anna Maria Hall, Leigh Hunt and Thomas Carlyle. A fantastic collection of Wordsworth's best poetry not to be missed by fans and collectors of his wonderful work."The Prelude", a poem written in blank verse, is Wordsworth's autobiographical magnum opus within which he offers the reader a plethora of personal details about his life. He began writing when he was just 28 and continued to work on it throughout his life. Changed and expanded many times, it was originally conceived as an introduction to "The Recluse", an unfinished work. "The Excursion" is the second and only completed part of Wordsworth's "The Recluse". It revolves around three central figures: the Solitary, who has lived through the horrors and hopes of the French Revolution; the Pastor, to whom a third of the poem is dedicated; and the Wanderer. "The Recluse" was to be Wordsworth 's three-part masterpiece, but tragically remains uncompleted.William Wordsworth (1770-1850) was an English Romantic poet famous for helping to usher in the Romantic Age in English literature with the publication of "Lyrical Ballads" (1798), which he co-wrote with Samuel Taylor Coleridge. He was also notably poet laureate of Britain between 1843 until his death in 1850. Other notable works by this author include: "The Tables Turned", "The Thorn", and "Lines Composed A Few Miles above Tintern Abbey".

The Lady with the Lamp is a fantastic collection of insightful essays and extracts about pioneering nurse Florence Nightingale - the founder of modern nursing. In this volume, various authors detail her life and incredible nursing work, as well as her achievements regarding social reform.This compilation of essays and extracts includes biographical pieces and poetry that explore Florence Nightingale's childhood and career, and the lasting impact she had on medical history. Famous for her work during the Crimean War and her pioneering effort in professionalising women's nursing jobs, Nightingale's life is examined in close detail in this volume.The works in this collection investigate how a normal child, named after her Italian birthplace, grew up to become the renowned 'Lady with the Lamp'. The chapters in this volume include:- 'Florence Nightingale', by Lytton Strachey- 'Santa Filomena', by H. W. Longfellow- 'An Angel Of Mercy - Florence Nightingale', by David Wasgatt Clark- 'Recollections of Florence Nightingale', by Linda Richards, America's First Trained Nurse- 'The Nightengale's Song to a Sick Soldier'- 'The Tasks of Peace', by Laura E. RichardsRepublished Read & Co. Books as part of the Brilliant Women series, this curated collection of vintage essays and extracts on Florence Nightingale are bound in a beautiful new volume. The Lady with the Lamp is a wonderful gift for those interested in groundbreaking work of Florence Nightingale and her influence on the history of nursing.

Extraordinary Nurses Throughout History is a fascinating collection that includes insightful writings on eight notable nurses of the past and celebrates their brilliant contributions to medicine.Many incredible women made invaluable improvements to modern nursing and this collection celebrates their lives and achievements through a series of essays. This volume sheds a light on the women who have helped create and improve the modern nursing we are familiar with today and demonstrates how the practice has evolved. Collated in honour of Florence Nightingale's 200th birthday, this collection is an enlightening exposition of eight notable nurses including:- Dorothea Dix- Mary Seacole- Florence Nightingale- Clara Barton- Sarah Emma Edmonds- Linda Richards- Edith Cavell- Violetta ThurstenRepublished Read & Co. Books as part of the Brilliant Women series, this beautiful volume features an introductory essay entitled 'Representative Women - The Free Nurse', by Ingleby Scott. An ideal book for those with an interest in the history of nursing, this collection is not one to be missed.

First published in 1909, "Florence Nightingale the Angel of the Crimea" is a biographical sketch of Nightingale by American author Laura Elizabeth Howe RichardsFlorence Nightingale (1820-1910) was an English social reformer, statistician, and pioneer of modern nursing. She became famous during the time she served as manager and trainer of nurses during the Crimean War, giving nursing a positive reputation and becoming a Victorian culture icon. Also known as ""The Lady with the Lamp"", she was an accomplished writer who produced work related to medical knowledge. Contents include: "How Florence Got Her Name", "Little Florence", "The Squire's Daughter", "Looking Out", "Waiting For The Call", "The Trumpet Call", "The Response", "Scutari", "The Barrack Hospital", "The Lady-In-Chief", "The Lady With The Lamp", etc. Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards produced over 90 books over many genres, including poetry, biographies, and children's literature. Her most notable work is her children's poem ""Eletelephony"". Other notable works by this author include: "Baby's Rhyme Book" (1878), "Babyhood: Rhymes and Stories, Pictures and Silhouettes for Our Little Ones" (1878), and "Baby's Story Book" (1878). Read & Co is republishing this volume now in a high-quality, modern edition, complete with a biography of the author by Elizabeth Lee.

First published in 1896, "Memphis and Mycenae" is a detailed treatise on Egyptian history and its connections to that of Greece, by British author and antiquarian Cecil Torr (1857-1928). Contents include: "Egyptian Chronology: Dynasties XXVI to XXII", "Egyptian Chronology: Dynasties XXII to XX", "Egyptian Chronology: Dynasties XX to XVIII and XII", and "The Connexion of Egypt with Greece". This fascinating volume will appeal to those with an interest in ancient history and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature. We are republishing this classic volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.