Mackerchar (23 resultados)

Paper Cover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. with illustrations. 44pp.

Condición: New.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. Excellent condition. A tight, bright, and clean copy with no inscriptions and no creases. 31pp. (12.5x18.5cm). Please contact us for any more information.

Softcover. Condición: Very Good. Eighth Impression. An homage to the Christian mission serving lepers in India, about the Christian missionary, "Mary Reed of Chandag," born in Lowell, Ohio on 4th December 1854, and who then joined the Indian field of the American Methodist Episcopal Church in 1884. She died in 1943 after decades of service in the British field of India in leper colonies. Sturdy, still tightly bound softcover copy, minor wear of the printed card stock covers, less to lightly toned text-block, but with neither underlining nor highlighting. Perfectly readable, usable copy. Replete with black-and-white plates of lepers and the leper colony mission. Frontispiece of Miss Mary Reed on front free end-paper. From page 3, "Probably no missionary in the world is better known than the subject of this sketch, probably no worker has been more upheld in prayer and sympathy than Miss Reed, whose life history has no parallel in the annals of missionary biography." A fine and engrossing story of an American woman missionary who served at a leper home in India from 1892. 22 [6] pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets. …

Condición: New.

Undated booklet. Illustrated, 31 pages. The covers have some light wear and are browning. There is some light staining to the top corners internally.

Condición: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN.…

Original Cloth. Condición: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Lettering a little dull, slight bowing to boards. Good copy.

Soft Cover. Condición: Very Good. 26pp, soft covers. B + w illustrations. A couple of small marks to covers, internally clean. The story of a remarkable missionary, born in Lowell, Ohio, who worked with the lepers of India.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'The Romance of Leprosy' is a compelling historical account that explores the multifaceted human experience of one of history's most misunderstood diseases. Written by E. Mackerchar and associated with the work of The Mission to Lepers, this volume provides an insightful look into the intersection of medical care, social stigma, and compassionate humanitarianism during the early 20th century.…

No binding. Condición: Fair. No Description.

Paperback. Condición: VG. Not dated but perhaps about 1935. Tipped in portrait but no other illustraions. 185 x 122 mm. 44 pages. Book is in very good condition with minor signs of wear and/or age. Some spotting.

Third Edition. Fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 32 pages; Physical desc. : 32 p. , 3 leaves of plates : ill. , port. ; 19 cm. Subject: Reed, Mary (1854-1943) --Missions to leprosy patients --India --Missionaries --Biography. 1 Kg.…

Condición: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN.…

Third Edition. Fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 32 pages; Physical desc. : 32 p. , 3 leaves of plates : ill. , port. ; 19 cm. Subject: Reed, Mary (1854-1943) --Missions to leprosy patients --India --Missionaries --Biography. 1 Kg.…

London: The Mission to Lepers n.d. circa 1929. Sm.8vo. Orig. dec. wrapper. 32pp. With portr. and 3 full-page plates. Pages foxed but a good copy overall. NOTE: Story of an American woman Missionary who served at a Leper home in India from 1892.

London: The Mission to Lepers n.d. ab.1929. Sm.8vo. Or.dec.wrapper. 32pp. With portr. and 3 full-page plates. Foxed. NOTE: Story of an American woman Missionary who served at a Leper home in India from 1892.

Second impression. 12pp; frontispiece portrait. Printed paper covers slightly worn. Contents VG. [profits from the original sales of this booklet were devoted to the provision of increased accommodation at the Leper Asylum, Purulia, Bihar, India].

Cloth. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. First Thus. Green cloth gilt, very bright.

First edition. 47pp; tipped-in frontispiece photograph of RLS. Original printed card covers with red lettering. No inscriptions. VG. [a scarce Stevensonia item].

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. "The Romance of Leprosy" is a compelling historical account that explores the multifaceted human experience of one of history's most misunderstood diseases. Written by E. Mackerchar and associated with the work of The Mission to Lepers, this volume provides an insightful look into the intersection of medical care, social stigma, and compassionate humanitarianism during the early 20th century.The work delves into the narratives of those living with leprosy and the dedicated efforts of missionaries and medical workers who sought to provide comfort, treatment, and dignity to patients across various regions. Rather than a clinical study, the text focuses on the emotional and spiritual dimensions of the struggle against the disease, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit in the face of isolation and suffering. By documenting the progress of leper asylums and the evolving understanding of the condition, "The Romance of Leprosy" serves as an important record of medical history and Christian social work. This book remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history of public health, the evolution of social welfare, and the legacy of global mission work.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…