""Wilfred Grenfell: His Life and Work"" is a biographical account of the life and achievements of the renowned medical missionary, Sir Wilfred Grenfell. Written by James Lennox Kerr, the book chronicles Grenfell's journey from his upbringing in England to his work as a physician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Grenfell's tireless efforts to improve the lives of the impoverished and isolated communities of the region are detailed, including his establishment of hospitals, nursing stations, and schools. The book also ...
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""Wilfred Grenfell: His Life and Work"" is a biographical account of the life and achievements of the renowned medical missionary, Sir Wilfred Grenfell. Written by James Lennox Kerr, the book chronicles Grenfell's journey from his upbringing in England to his work as a physician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Grenfell's tireless efforts to improve the lives of the impoverished and isolated communities of the region are detailed, including his establishment of hospitals, nursing stations, and schools. The book also explores Grenfell's role as a social reformer, advocating for improved living conditions and workers' rights. The author draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Grenfell's personal diaries and letters, to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of this remarkable individual. The book is a testament to Grenfell's enduring legacy as a humanitarian and a pioneer of healthcare in remote and underserved regions of the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Very Good. Size: 0x0x0; Hardcover with dust jacket. Inscription to previous owner on front endpaper. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show very minor shelf wear. Dust jacket is covered with protective mylar, shows light edge wear. Binding is tight, hinges strong. COVER MAY NOT MATCH THE PICTURE ON THIS SITE.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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Good. No Jacket. Ex-Church Library. 8vo-7¾"-9¾" Tall. Navy boards have only light wear. Church library markings. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound.
