On the Edge of the Primeval Forest by Albert Schweitzer

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Author Schweitzer, Albert, 1875-1965
Translator Campion, C. T. (Charles Thomas), 1862-
Uniform Title Zwischen Wasser und Urwald. English
Title On the Edge of the Primeval Forest
Experiences and Observations of a Doctor in Equatorial Africa
Note Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "On the Edge of the Primeval Forest" by Albert Schweitzer is a memoir detailing the experiences and observations of a doctor in Equatorial Africa, written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles Schweitzer’s transition from being a professor to dedicating his life to humanitarian work as a physician in the remote region of the Ogowe River, highlighting his mission to aid the local population suffering from various ailments. The opening of the memoir reveals Schweitzer’s motivations for seeking a medical career in Africa, spurred by a strong sense of ethical responsibility towards the suffering indigenous peoples he learned about as a young man. It describes his decision to leave his previous academic and musical life behind, the preparation for his journey, and his arrival in Lambarene where he began his work. The chapter introduces the complexities of the local environment, including the socio-cultural dynamics and the health challenges facing the native population, as well as the medical facilities he aims to establish amid limited resources. This purposeful journey sets the groundwork for Schweitzer’s unfolding narrative of service and dedication amidst the challenges of colonial Africa. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Subject Schweitzer, Albert, 1875-1965
Subject Missions -- Gabon
Subject Missions, Medical -- Gabon
Subject Missionaries, Medical -- Gabon -- Biography
Subject Lambaréné (Moyen-Ogooué, Gabon)
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EBook-No. 50015
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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