The Story Of Father Damien, Written For Young People (1889)

By Frances E. Cooke

Book Overview

The Story of Father Damien, Written for Young People is a book written by Frances E. Cooke in 1889. The book tells the inspiring story of Father Damien, a Belgian Catholic priest who dedicated his life to serving the lepers of Molokai, a Hawaiian island where lepers were sent to live in isolation. The book is written in a simple and straightforward style, making it accessible to young readers. It covers Father Damien's early life and education, his decision to become a missionary, and his journey to Molokai where he worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the lepers. The book also describes the challenges Father Damien faced, including the harsh living conditions on the island, the stigma associated with leprosy, and the lack of resources available to him. Despite these challenges, Father Damien remained committed to his mission and became a beloved figure among the lepers. The book concludes with Father Damien's death from leprosy and his legacy as a hero and martyr. Overall, The Story of Father Damien is a moving and inspiring account of a remarkable man who devoted 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: 1166954455
• ISBN13: 9781166954451
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"