Description

Book Synopsis
This book is recognised as one of the best, if not the best, biographies of father Damien of Molokai. As well as a carefully researched and well reported account of one man's life, the book contains a very clear sketch of the social history of leprosy in the late 19th century.

Trade Review
'An absolutely fascinating book.'
—Washington Post

'Beautifully written, deeply perceptive.'
—Los Angeles Times

'Superb. The best account ever published of Father Damien and his long testing at Kalawao.'
—Honolulu Advertiser

'History with a very special human face ... examines the evidence sensitively and evocatively.'
—Journal of Pacific History

'May be the best biography of Damien yet written. Carefully researched and reported, the author’s fascination with the man and the disease is transmitted to the reader.'
—Library Journal

Holy Man Father Damien of Molokai

    Product form

    £16.96

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £19.95 – you save £2.99 (14%)

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Sat 27 Jun 2026.

    A Paperback by Gavan Daws

    1 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Holy Man Father Damien of Molokai by Gavan Daws

      Publisher: University of Hawai'i Press
      Publication Date: 4/30/1984 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780824809201, 978-0824809201
      ISBN10: 0824809203
      Also in:
      Biography: religious and spiritual

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book is recognised as one of the best, if not the best, biographies of father Damien of Molokai. As well as a carefully researched and well reported account of one man's life, the book contains a very clear sketch of the social history of leprosy in the late 19th century.

      Trade Review
      'An absolutely fascinating book.'
      —Washington Post

      'Beautifully written, deeply perceptive.'
      —Los Angeles Times

      'Superb. The best account ever published of Father Damien and his long testing at Kalawao.'
      —Honolulu Advertiser

      'History with a very special human face ... examines the evidence sensitively and evocatively.'
      —Journal of Pacific History

      'May be the best biography of Damien yet written. Carefully researched and reported, the author’s fascination with the man and the disease is transmitted to the reader.'
      —Library Journal

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account