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The Colony: The Harrowing True Story of the Exiles of Molokai

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The Colony: The Harrowing True Story of the Exiles of Molokai

In the bestselling tradition of In the Heart of the Sea, The Colony, â€œan impressively researchedâ€ (Rocky Mountain News) account of the history of Americaâ€™s only leper colony located on the Hawaiian island of Molokai, is â€œan utterly engrossing look at a heartbreaking chapterâ€ (Booklist) in American history and a moving tale of the extraordinary people who endured it.

Beginning in 1866 and continuing for over a century, more than eight thousand people suspected of having leprosy were forcibly exiled to the Hawaiian island of Molokai -- the longest and deadliest instance of medical segregation in American history. Torn from their homes and families, these men, women, and children were loaded into shipboard cattle stalls and abandoned in a lawless place where brutality held sway. Many did not have leprosy, and many who did were not contagious, yet all were ensnared in a shared nightmare.

Here, for the first time, John Tayman reveals the complete history of the Molokai settlement and its unforgettable inhabitants. It's an epic of ruthless manhunts, thrilling escapes, bizarre medical experiments, and tragic, irreversible error. Carefully researched and masterfully told, The Colony is a searing tale of individual bravery and extraordinary survival, and stands as a testament to the power of faith, compassion, and the human spirit.

Country	USA
Author	John Tayman
Binding	Paperback
EAN	9780743233019
Edition	Reprint
IsAdultProduct
ISBN	0743233018
Label	Scribner
Manufacturer	Scribner
MPN	Illustrated
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	432
PartNumber	Illustrated
PublicationDate	2007-01-09
Publisher	Scribner
ReleaseDate	2007-01-09
Studio	Scribner

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