{"product_id":"wilfred-grenfell-the-master-mariner-a-life-of-adventure-on-sea-and-ice-9781026082201","title":"Wilfred Grenfell, the Master-Mariner: A Life of Adventure on Sea and Ice","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Basil Mathews\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Religious\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Wilfred Grenfell, the Master-Mariner, a Life of Adventure on Sea and Ice\" is a gripping biographical account of one of the most remarkable figures of the early twentieth century. Written by Basil Mathews, this work chronicles the daring exploits of Sir Wilfred Grenfell, a medical missionary who dedicated his life to serving the impoverished fishing communities along the rugged and often dangerous coasts of Labrador and Newfoundland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative captures the essence of a man who combined professional medical skill with the soul of a seasoned sailor. From navigating treacherous ice floes to surviving perilous storms in the North Atlantic, Grenfell's story is one of relentless courage and unwavering faith. Readers will explore his tireless efforts to establish hospitals, schools, and cooperatives in a wilderness where survival was a daily struggle against the elements. Beyond the physical dangers of the sea, the book explores the spiritual and humanitarian motivations that drove Grenfell to trade a comfortable life in England for the frozen frontiers of the North.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMathews brings to life the \"Master-Mariner\" through vivid storytelling, highlighting his impact on both the local inhabitants and the global imagination. This work remains a powerful testament to a life spent in selfless service, blending high-seas adventure with a profound message of compassion and human resilience.\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":47884716802199,"sku":"9781026082201","price":2823.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781026082201.webp?v=1781108954","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/wilfred-grenfell-the-master-mariner-a-life-of-adventure-on-sea-and-ice-9781026082201","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}