{"product_id":"grenfell-of-labrador-biography","title":"Grenfell of Labrador: A Biography","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1892, 23-year-old British doctor Wilfred Grenfell arrived on Newfoundland’s rugged shores determined to serve migrant fishermen. Struck by the stark beauty of the Labrador coast and the lack of basic services, he embraced a lifelong mission of reform and community care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy mobilizing support in Canada and the United States, Grenfell established a network of hospitals, nursing stations, schools, and home industries. His efforts brought vital medical care and educational opportunities to scattered settlements—and laid the foundation for a legacy of service that continues today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFounding of hospitals and nursing stations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegration of education and home industries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransformation from missionary to cultural advocate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRole in public health and hygiene reform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnduring legacy in Atlantic Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRonald Rompkey offers a nuanced portrait of Grenfell not only as a healer and missionary but as a cultural politician shaping colonial society. This biography illuminates the forces that shaped one of Labrador’s most influential figures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Great Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45024165757162,"sku":"2-US-1-6-ST-3-5-2-7M-1.7lb","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/1735\/7290\/files\/51tGGQlG4ML.jpg?v=1744401083","url":"https:\/\/justgreatbooks.org\/products\/grenfell-of-labrador-biography","provider":"Just Great Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}