The Colony: The Harrowing True Story Of The Exiles Of Molokai

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
Brand SCRIBNER
Manufacturer Scribner
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
ReleaseDate 2007-01-09
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780743233019

Country	USA
Brand	SCRIBNER
Manufacturer	Scribner
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
ReleaseDate	2007-01-09
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780743233019

The Colony: The Harrowing True Story Of The Exiles Of Molokai

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