Grenfell: Knight-Errant Of The North

By Fullerton Leonard Waldo

Book Overview

Grenfell: Knight-Errant Of The North is a biographical book about the life of Sir Wilfred Grenfell, a medical missionary who dedicated his life to improving the health and living conditions of the people living in the remote regions of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. The book is written by Fullerton Waldo and provides a comprehensive account of Grenfell's life, from his early years in England to his arrival in Newfoundland, where he established the Grenfell Mission. The book highlights Grenfell's tireless efforts to provide medical care, education, and social services to the people living in the harsh conditions of the North. It also sheds light on Grenfell's personal life, including his marriage and family, and his interactions with other important figures of his time, such as Winston Churchill and Theodore Roosevelt. The book is a tribute to Grenfell's remarkable achievements and his enduring legacy as a humanitarian and social reformer.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: 1162986549
• ISBN13: 9781162986548
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"