jasonlulu_2000
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Back in 1830s England, nursing was not a vocation for respectable women. When Florence Nightingale told her wealthy parents she planned to become a nurse, they were very distressed. What they wanted was for her to learn to host big parties, serve tea and get married. Florence, however, had other plans. She followed a “call” from God at age 16 to nurse the sick and turned her back on marriage, wealth and a life in high society.
Is there anything wrong with the underlined part?
As far as I learn, we should add a "the" in front of 1830s.
"Back in the 1830s England" is more grammatically correct, isn't it?
Thanks for your help! Is it anything to do with the noun of "England"?
Jason
Is there anything wrong with the underlined part?
As far as I learn, we should add a "the" in front of 1830s.
"Back in the 1830s England" is more grammatically correct, isn't it?
Thanks for your help! Is it anything to do with the noun of "England"?
Jason