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100 1 _aDuncan, Norman,
_d1871-1916
245 1 0 _aDr. Grenfell's Parish: The Deep Sea Fisherman
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-03-13
508 _aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
520 _a"Dr. Grenfell's Parish: The Deep Sea Fisherman" by Norman Duncan is an account written in the early 20th century. The book sheds light on the work of Dr. Wilfred T. Grenfell, a dedicated physician on the Newfoundland and Labrador coasts, as he provides much-needed medical care to the isolated fishermen and their families living in harsh conditions. Through Grenfell's experiences, the narrative explores themes of sacrifice, devotion, and the tumultuous life of the fishing communities. The opening of the narrative introduces Dr. Grenfell's mission with a poignant encounter between a stranger and an old fisherman, reflecting the dire need for medical assistance in the coastal communities. The fisherman hopes to find help for his ailing daughter but is met by disappointment when the stranger admits he is not a doctor. This interaction sets the tone for the account of Grenfell’s compassionate work, as it becomes evident that he is a beacon of hope for the residents who often suffer without medical aid. The reader is drawn into the grim realities of life along the Labrador coasts and the challenges faced by not only Grenfell but also the community he serves. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLabrador (N.L.) -- Description and travel
653 _aNewfoundland and Labrador -- Description and travel
653 _aGrenfell, Wilfred Thomason, Sir, 1865-1940
653 _aRoyal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39130
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