Project Gutenberg 2005-10-07 Public domain in the USA. 296 Wallace, Dillon 1863 1939 The Story of Grenfell of the Labrador: A Boy's Life of Wilfred T. Grenfell Produced by A www.PGDP.net Volunteer, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Story of Grenfell of the Labrador: A Boy's Life of Wilfred T. Grenfell" by Dillon Wallace is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative focuses on the life and pioneering efforts of Dr. Wilfred T. Grenfell, who dedicated his life to the healthcare and well-being of the impoverished communities along the Labrador coast. The book not only chronicles Grenfell’s childhood and formative experiences that prepared him for his future endeavors but also hints at the significant impact he would have on the lives of those he served in remote and unforgiving conditions. The opening of the narrative introduces us to Wilfred T. Grenfell's early years, highlighting his fortunate birth and upbringing in Parkgate, England, where he developed a deep love for the sea and adventure. It details his early interests in nature, athletics, and the outdoors, laying the groundwork for a character ready to tackle challenges. As Grenfell transitions from a carefree youth to a responsible young man, the initial chapters showcase the influences in his life that lead him to the medical profession, including a pivotal encounter with a compelling physician that shapes his aspirations. This foundation is critical as it prepares Grenfell for his later service in Labrador, offering a glimpse into the compassionate and adventurous spirit that characterizes his later life's work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Grenfell, Wilfred Thomason, Sir, 1865-1940 -- Juvenile literature Physicians -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- Labrador -- Biography -- Juvenile literature Labrador (N.L.) -- Juvenile literature F1001 Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Biographies Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) 365549 2025-10-07T08:45:42.401268 text/html 357458 2020-12-12T16:51:09 text/html 1241418 2025-10-07T08:45:51.594647 application/epub+zip 1242290 2025-10-07T08:45:46.011186 application/epub+zip 196197 2025-10-07T08:45:44.607223 application/epub+zip 1491410 2025-10-07T08:45:55.544641 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1465329 2025-10-07T08:45:50.407665 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 361553 2022-09-08T07:41:04.849392 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 326899 2025-10-07T08:45:41.565253 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 326638 2020-12-12T16:51:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19610 2025-10-07T08:45:55.686650 application/rdf+xml 22654 2025-10-07T08:45:45.154213 image/jpeg 4395 2025-10-07T08:45:44.897188 image/jpeg 1096476 2020-12-12T16:51:09 application/octet-stream application/zip 123141 2020-12-12T16:51:09 application/octet-stream application/zip 1194161 2025-10-07T08:45:42.458231 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia