Father Damien by Robert Louis Stevenson Paperback Book
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Father Damien by Robert Louis Stevenson Paperback Book. Stevenson composed this spirited polemic after reading a letter from a Reverend Dr. Hyde that disparaged Father Damien's character and work following the priest's death from leprosy. In this work, Stevenson employs his formidable literary skills to craft a brilliant rhetorical defense, emphasizing Damien's humanity, sacrifice, and the profound impact of his ministry. Father Damien by Robert Louis Stevenson Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "Father Damien" is a powerful and passionate open letter written by Robert Louis Stevenson in defense of the Belgian missionary priest who dedicated his life to serving the residents of the leper colony on the island of Molokai, Hawaii. Stevenson composed this spirited polemic after reading a letter from a Reverend Dr. Hyde that disparaged Father Damien's character and work following the priest's death from leprosy.In this work, Stevenson employs his formidable literary skills to craft a brilliant rhetorical defense, emphasizing Damien's humanity, sacrifice, and the profound impact of his ministry. While Stevenson himself was not a Catholic, he was moved by Damien's selfless devotion to the marginalized and suffering. The text provides a vivid glimpse into the social and religious tensions of the late 19th century, particularly regarding the treatment of those afflicted with Hansen's disease.This essay remains a significant piece of non-fiction, showcasing Stevenson's commitment to justice and his ability to engage in complex moral arguments. "Father Damien" stands as a testament to the power of the written word to challenge prejudice and honor the legacy of individuals who devote their lives to the service of work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Details ISBN 1025650891 ISBN-13 9781025650890 Title Father Damien Author Robert Louis Stevenson Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 68 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178643656; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
