CHAPTER I

THE HOSPITAL REFORMER (1858-1861)

Miss Nightingale's work with Sidney Herbert carried on at the same time with other work. Her place as a Sanitarian--Her prestige as an authority on hospitals--Her _Notes on Hospitals_--General condition of hospitals at the time--Influence of her book--Miss Nightingale widely consulted on the construction of hospitals, at home and abroad. II. The Manchester Royal Infirmary, and Mr. Joseph Adshead --St. Thomas's Hospital, London: the battle of the sites--Miss Nightingale and the Prince Consort 415