{"product_id":"on-the-edge-of-the-primeval-forest-9781025876290","title":"On the Edge of the Primeval Forest","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Albert Schweitzer | C. T. Campion\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Medical - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"On the Edge of the Primeval Forest\" is a profound firsthand account of Albert Schweitzer's initial years as a medical missionary in Lambar�n�, located in what was then French Equatorial Africa. As a world-renowned theologian, philosopher, and musician, Schweitzer provides a compelling narrative of his transition from European academia to the demanding realities of providing medical care in a remote jungle hospital. Through detailed observations, he describes the immense logistical challenges, the treatment of tropical diseases, and the complex cultural interactions inherent in his humanitarian mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe work offers a unique window into the early 20th-century missionary experience and the development of Schweitzer's influential ethical philosophy. Readers are presented with vivid depictions of the African landscape and the daily struggles and triumphs of a dedicated medical team. Beyond its historical and medical significance, the book serves as a testament to human compassion and the pursuit of a higher calling. This classic of missionary literature remains an essential read for those interested in the history of medicine, African studies, and the life of one of the twentieth century's most significant humanitarian figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47967436177559,"sku":"9781025876290","price":2945.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025876290.webp?v=1782914369","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/on-the-edge-of-the-primeval-forest-9781025876290","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}