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Yesterday at Kalaupapa: A Photographic History--A Saga of Pain and Joy

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Yesterday at Kalaupapa: A Photographic History--A Saga of Pain and Joy
- Kalaupapa... Yesterday at Kalaupapa: A Photographic History--A Saga of Pain and Joy
- G 1991, SECOND PRINTING 1994, A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY.
- by Emmett Cahill (Author)
- Paperback – June 1, 1994
- HONOLULU, HAWAII- Copyright 1990, FIRST PRINTING
In the 125 year history of the "Molokai Leprosy Settlement," as it was once known, more than 7000 of the afflicted, young and old, were involuntarily confined for life to the ocean-fronted and cliff-backed tongue of land that is Kalaupapa. Such restrictive measures were taken by the government to "protect the sensibilities and the health of the unaffiliated" from the dread disease that swept the island chain. This banishment and isolation continued until 1969. It is with the deepest appreciation to those thousands, living and dead, who were banished for the welfare of others that this book is dedicated. Generously illustrated with maps, manuscripts, and an extensive record of photos, some previously unpublished
Country USA
Brand Brand: Mutual Pub Co
Manufacturer Mutual Pub Co
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780915013166
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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