Holy Man by Gavan Daws
This book is recognised as one of the best, if not the best, biographies of father Damien of Molokai. As well as a carefully researched and well reported account of one man's life, the book contains a very clear sketch of the social history of leprosy in the late 19th century.
'An absolutely fascinating book'
—Washington Post
'Beautifully written, deeply perceptive.'
—Los Angeles Times
'Superb. The best account ever published of Father Damien and his long testing at Kalawao.'
—Honolulu Advertiser
'History with a very special human face ... examines the evidence sensitively and evocatively.'
—Journal of Pacific History
'May be the best biography of Damien yet written. Carefully researched and reported, the author’s fascination with the man and the disease is transmitted to the reader.'
—Library Journal
—Washington Post
'Beautifully written, deeply perceptive.'
—Los Angeles Times
'Superb. The best account ever published of Father Damien and his long testing at Kalawao.'
—Honolulu Advertiser
'History with a very special human face ... examines the evidence sensitively and evocatively.'
—Journal of Pacific History
'May be the best biography of Damien yet written. Carefully researched and reported, the author’s fascination with the man and the disease is transmitted to the reader.'
—Library Journal
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780824809201 |
| ISBN 10 | 0824809203 |
| Title | Holy Man |
| Author | Gavan Daws |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of Hawai'i Press |
| Year published | 1984-04-30 |
| Number of pages | 328 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |