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100 1 _aAnonymous
245 1 4 _aThe Quiver, 11/1899
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-09-15
508 _aProduced by Delphine Lettau, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Quiver, 11/1899" by Anonymous is a periodical publication likely produced in the late 19th century. It covers a variety of topics, with a particular focus on missionary work and the challenges faced by female medical missionaries in India. The prominent figures discussed include Dr. Elmslie and Dr. Fanny Butler, who dedicated their lives to providing medical care to women in the culturally restrictive context of zenanas, emphasizing the deep-seated struggles and triumphs of their professions. At the start of the text, the narrative introduces Dr. Elmslie as he undertakes his final journey through the challenging terrains of Kashmir, unaware of the significant impact his efforts would have on missionary practices. The text recounts his struggles with exhaustion and the eventual opening of opportunities for women physicians to serve in these roles, highlighting the pioneering contributions of Dr. Fanny Butler. The opening also touches upon the various cultural barriers faced by medical missionaries, such as caste restrictions and traditional customs, illustrating the complex interplay of health care, gender, and religion in the Indian social fabric. The text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of themes related to selflessness, the pursuit of knowledge, and the courage to confront societal conventions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aReligious newspapers and periodicals
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43738
999 _c84577
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