Project Gutenberg 2005-10-07 Public domain in the USA. 88 Wallace, Dillon 1863 1939 The Story of Grenfell of the Labrador: A Boy's Life of Wilfred T. Grenfell Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by A www.PGDP.net Volunteer, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Story of Grenfell of the Labrador: A Boy's Life of Wilfred T. Grenfell" by Dillon Wallace is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative focuses on the life and pioneering efforts of Dr. Wilfred T. Grenfell, who dedicated his life to the healthcare and well-being of the impoverished communities along the Labrador coast. The book not only chronicles Grenfell’s childhood and formative experiences that prepared him for his future endeavors but also hints at the significant impact he would have on the lives of those he served in remote and unforgiving conditions. The opening of the narrative introduces us to Wilfred T. Grenfell's early years, highlighting his fortunate birth and upbringing in Parkgate, England, where he developed a deep love for the sea and adventure. It details his early interests in nature, athletics, and the outdoors, laying the groundwork for a character ready to tackle challenges. As Grenfell transitions from a carefree youth to a responsible young man, the initial chapters showcase the influences in his life that lead him to the medical profession, including a pivotal encounter with a compelling physician that shapes his aspirations. This foundation is critical as it prepares Grenfell for his later service in Labrador, offering a glimpse into the compassionate and adventurous spirit that characterizes his later life's work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Grenfell, Wilfred Thomason, Sir, 1865-1940 -- Juvenile literature Physicians -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- Labrador -- Biography -- Juvenile literature Labrador (N.L.) -- Juvenile literature F1001 Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: History - American 365427 357880 2024-10-07T12:29:19.894036 2023-09-08T03:31:55.947661 text/html text/html 357458 2020-12-12T16:51:09 text/html; charset=us-ascii 1096476 2020-12-12T16:51:09 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 1241447 2024-10-07T12:29:30.715995 application/epub+zip 1242394 2024-10-07T12:29:24.231009 application/epub+zip 196242 2024-10-07T12:29:22.352025 application/epub+zip 1491464 2024-10-07T12:29:35.154954 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1465327 2024-10-07T12:29:29.276004 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 361553 2022-09-08T07:41:04.849392 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 326899 326778 2024-10-07T12:29:18.833053 2023-09-08T03:31:55.122639 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 326638 2020-12-12T16:51:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 123141 2020-12-12T16:51:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20452 2024-10-07T12:29:35.298938 application/rdf+xml 22654 2024-10-07T12:29:23.095997 image/jpeg 4395 2024-10-07T12:29:22.682008 image/jpeg 1194132 2024-10-07T12:29:19.952055 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia