The Grey Nuns in the Far North, 1867-1917 (1919)

The Grey Nuns In The Far North, 1867-1917 is a historical book written by Pierre Jean Baptiste Duchaussois in 1919. The book documents the journey of the Grey Nuns, a group of nuns from Montreal, Canada, who traveled to the far north of Canada to provide healthcare and education to the indigenous people living in the region. The book provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by the Grey Nuns in their mission to help the indigenous people. It highlights the harsh living conditions, extreme weather, and cultural differences that the nuns had to overcome to establish their presence in the far north. The book also sheds light on the social and political issues of the time, including the impact of colonialism on the indigenous people, the struggle for land rights, and the impact of diseases such as tuberculosis on the population. Overall, The Grey Nuns In The Far North, 1867-1917 is a fascinating historical account of the efforts of a group of nuns to help the indigenous people of Canada during a time of significant social and political change.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.