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Holy Man Gavan Daws

Holy Man By Gavan Daws

Holy Man by Gavan Daws


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Summary

This book is recognised as one of the best, if not the best, biographies of father Damien of Molokai. As well as a carefully researched and well reported account of one man's life, the book contains a very clear sketch of the social history of leprosy in the late 19th century.

Holy Man Summary

Holy Man: Father Damien of Molokai by Gavan Daws

This book is recognised as one of the best, if not the best, biographies of father Damien of Molokai. As well as a carefully researched and well reported account of one man's life, the book contains a very clear sketch of the social history of leprosy in the late 19th century.

Holy Man Reviews

'An absolutely fascinating book.'
-Washington Post

'Beautifully written, deeply perceptive.'
-Los Angeles Times

'Superb. The best account ever published of Father Damien and his long testing at Kalawao.'
-Honolulu Advertiser

'History with a very special human face ... examines the evidence sensitively and evocatively.'
-Journal of Pacific History

'May be the best biography of Damien yet written. Carefully researched and reported, the author's fascination with the man and the disease is transmitted to the reader.'
-Library Journal

Additional information

GOR005563147
9780824809201
0824809203
Holy Man: Father Damien of Molokai by Gavan Daws
Used - Very Good
Paperback
University of Hawai'i Press
19840401
328
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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