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
Manufacturer Scribner
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2010-05-11
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Scribner
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2010-05-11
Format	Kindle eBook

The Colony: The Harrowing True Story of the Exiles of Molokai

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