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A firsthand travelogue of a humanitarian mission to Siberian lepers, told with humility and faith.
It follows a feisty yet steadfast woman as she seeks practical help, medical relief, and dignity for people forgotten by history.
The narrative blends travel peril with compassion, showing how a royal endorsement opened doors to hospitals and settlements. Readers meet doctors, police officials, priests, and families living in harsh, isolated conditions, all in a quest to ease suffering and offer hope.
- The writer’s object and the scope of a mission to visit and aid leper settlements across Siberia.
- Realistic scenes of travel dangers, harsh climates, and the daily lives of the lepers and their communities.
- Interactions with local authorities, religious leaders, and volunteers who help plan a hospital and a colony.
- Reflections on faith, charity, abstinence, and the human drive to care for the vulnerable.
Ideal for readers of historical travel narratives and humanitarian memoirs seeking experiences grounded in empathy and perseverance.
On Sledge and Horseback to the Siberian Lepers
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On Sledge and Horseback: To the Outcast Siberian Lepers (Classic Reprint)
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Forgotten Books, 2018
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ISBN 13 : 9781331830504
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On Sledge and Horseback (Classic Reprint): To the Outcast Siberian Lepers
Edité par
Forgotten Books, 2017
ISBN 10 : 1331830508
ISBN 13 : 9781331830504
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On Sledge and Horseback: To the Outcast Siberian Lepers (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the author's remarkable journey across Siberia in the late 19th century, a perilous trek undertaken to aid the lepers living in the region's remote and isolated settlements. The author, a compassionate and dedicated woman, was driven by a profound sense of duty to alleviate the suffering of those afflicted with this debilitating disease, often shunned and forgotten by the world. Her travels took her through frozen landscapes and harsh conditions, encountering a mix of kindness and neglect from the local population. She relied on the support of influential figures like the Empress of Russia, who provided crucial letters of introduction and financial aid, allowing her to gain access to leper colonies and hospitals. The author's insights into the state of healthcare and social conditions in Siberia during this era offer a glimpse into a world where hardship, poverty, and prejudice were interwoven into the fabric of daily life. Through her story, the author not only sheds light on the plight of lepers but also underscores the power of individual initiative and unwavering faith in the face of overwhelming challenges. The book's significance lies in its rare perspective on 19th-century Siberian life and its poignant exploration of the human condition amidst suffering and isolation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331830504_0
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On Sledge and Horseback To the Outcast Siberian Lepers Classic Reprint
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On Sledge and Horseback To the Outcast Siberian Lepers Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331830504
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On Sledge and Horseback: To the Outcast Siberian Lepers (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 258 pages. 8.90x5.98x0.63 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1331830508
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