Damien Of Molokai 1840-1889

By Irene Caudwell

Book Overview

""Damien of Molokai 1840-1889"" is a biography written by Irene Caudwell. The book tells the story of Father Damien, a Belgian priest who volunteered to serve as a missionary on the Hawaiian island of Molokai, which was then a leper colony. Father Damien arrived on Molokai in 1873 and spent the rest of his life caring for the lepers who had been banished to the island. He built homes, churches, and hospitals, and provided medical care and spiritual guidance to the lepers. Father Damien himself eventually contracted leprosy and died on Molokai in 1889. The book provides a detailed account of Father Damien's life and work, as well as the social and political context of his time. It also explores the legacy of Father Damien and the impact of his work on the lives of the lepers and the people of Hawaii. Overall, ""Damien of Molokai 1840-1889"" is a moving and inspiring tribute to a remarkable man who dedicated his life to serving others.""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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432572962
• ISBN13: 9781432572969
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"