02772cam a22003733u 4500 74693 UtSlPG 20260610134729.0 m cr n 260607r20241941utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 41007383 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DU R Lambert, S. M. (Sylvester Maxwell), 1882-1947 A Yankee doctor in paradise First edition. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier London edition (J.M. Dent & sons, ltd.) has title: A doctor in paradise. Release date is 2024-11-06 Alan, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "A Yankee Doctor in Paradise" by S. M. Lambert is a memoir written in the early 21st century. The book chronicles the experiences of Dr. Lambert, an American physician working for the Rockefeller Foundation, as he embarks on various health campaigns across the Pacific Islands, particularly focusing on his work in Papua New Guinea and Fiji. The narrative provides insights into the public health challenges, cultural interactions, and personal adventures faced by the author as he addresses pressing medical issues in these regions. At the start of the memoir, Dr. Lambert receives his assignment to Papua from Dr. Heiser of the Rockefeller Foundation and reflects on his previous medical experiences that have prepared him for this role. He describes his initial ignorance about Papua and the expectations of his new position, emphasizing the disparities between life in the mainland United States and the tropical challenges he anticipates. As he prepares for his journey, he expresses gratitude for the support he received from various individuals along the way, illustrating the interconnectedness of his personal and professional life. The opening sets the stage for an exploration of Lambert's adventurous endeavor in public health, revealing his aspirations and concerns as he embarks on this significant chapter of his career. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Boston: Little, Brown & Co., 1941 Oceania -- Description and travel Physicians -- United States -- Biography Lambert, S. M. (Sylvester Maxwell), 1882-1947 https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015067962434 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74693 115418 115418