| Author |
Hayes, Alice M., 1863?-1913 |
| Contributor |
Maclaren, G. G. (George Gilbert) |
| Title |
My leper friends : An account of personal work among lepers, and of their daily life in India
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: W. Thacker and Co., 1891.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"My Leper Friends" by Mrs. M. H. Hayes is a personal account and humanitarian narrative written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author’s experiences while working among lepers in India, focusing on their struggles and the efforts to alleviate their suffering. It sheds light on the lives of these marginalized individuals, emphasizing the need for compassion and reform in their treatment. At the start of the book, Mrs. Hayes reflects on her journey to India with her husband, where she becomes increasingly aware of the hardships faced by lepers. Her initial visits to a leper asylum leave her profoundly impacted; she details the pitiful living conditions and the lack of proper care. Through her writing, she aims to raise public awareness and support for these afflicted individuals. The narrative is filled with encounters with several lepers, showcasing their humanity and providing insights into their daily realities, setting the stage for a broader discussion on societal attitudes towards those suffering from this debilitating disease. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
RC: Medicine: Internal medicine
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| Subject |
Leprosy -- Hospitals
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| Subject |
Leprosy -- India
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70301 |
| Release Date |
Mar 16, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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