Publisher's Synopsis
Sir Wilfred Grenfell is a biographical book written by Genevieve Fox that tells the story of the life and accomplishments of Sir Wilfred Grenfell. Grenfell was a British medical missionary who dedicated his life to improving the lives of the people living in the remote regions of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. The book provides a detailed account of Grenfell's early life, his education, and his decision to become a medical missionary. It also describes his work in establishing hospitals and nursing stations in the region, as well as his efforts to improve the living conditions of the people living there. The book also covers Grenfell's involvement in various humanitarian activities, including his work during World War I and his efforts to improve the lives of the indigenous Inuit people. The book is a comprehensive and inspiring account of the life 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.
