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In a small house in Lambaréné, in Equatorial Africa, amid the natives, the wild beasts, and the murderous insects of the jungle, lives Albert Schweitzer, a man who is loved and respected throughout the world.

When he was still in his twenties, he decided to devote his life to missionary work. He had heard that people in Africa were dying of terrible tropical diseases because there were no doctors to treat them, and he knew that if he was to help them, he must study medicine. A few years later, equipped with his medical degree, he accepted an assignment in Lambaréné where he was given a small grant of land on which to build a hospital.

To the crude structure, built with his own hands, came an endless stream of natives suffering from every kind of disease, and men whose flesh had been torn by the beasts of the jungle. This was the beginning of the long career of service which was to fulfill Alber Schweitzer's desire to help his fellow man.

Anita Daniel has had the privilege of enjoying many visits with Dr. Schweitzer. The story of the exciting adventure that is his life is a vital and faithful portrait of a great man.

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Anita Daniel

Anita Daniel

1893 - 1978
Romanian-American
Anita Daniel is an American citizen who was born in Rumania and educated in France. She is a free-lance writer for the New York Times Magazine, the ... See more
W. T.  Mars

W. T. Mars

1908 - 1985
Polish-American
W.T. Mars' first book appeared when he was only nine. Undoubtedly this early interest in books was influenced by the fact that his mother was the au... See more

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Plumfield Moms Podcast
Podcast

Landmark Books: What They Are and Why They Matter
Released in 2022 by Plumfield Moms Podcast
Available formats: Streaming Audio
Length: 52 min.
View on the Plumfield Moms Podcast site

Two-part episode hosted by Podcast Moms with guests Sandy Hall (Hall's Living Library), Jill Morgan (Purple House Press), and Tanya Arnold (Biblioguides) where they discuss the Landmark series, how they came to be and why they are worth adding to a home library.


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