Books with author K. S. Marsden

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'Thrilling story' - Gloucester Journal'My first acquaintance with the ravages of the frightful disease arose during the Russo-Turkish War. Since then, except during the period when I took many backward steps and turned away from Christ - a memory ever fraught with the keenest regret - the main subject of my thoughts has been the wants of the lepers and how to relieve them…'Originally published in 1891, in this thrilling travel journal Kate Marsden describes her remarkable journey to the leper colonies in Yakutsk, Siberia. Armed with a letter from the Empress of India, Queen Victoria herself, Marsden first began her travels by sledge, accompanied by a friend. However, she would later continue on alone, on horseback - facing the appalling weather conditions with her customary courage. A perilous journey in which she encountered many obstacles and hardships, Marsden's determination and unwavering concern about the plight of those suffering from leprosy shines through as the fuel that allowed her to complete her mission. Her commitment to leprosy sufferers led her to found the St Francis Leprosy Guild in London in 1895, as well as organising a leprosy hospital in the remote Siberian town of Vilyusk, in 1897. Marsden was also made a member of the Russian Imperial Red Cross Society.From a woman who went on to become one of the first females to be appointed a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, On a Sledge and Horseback is an interesting, heroic tale of one nurse's missionary adventure to aid suffering in Siberia. Praise for On a Sledge and Horseback'A sensational romance' - Cricket and Football Field'Everyone ought to learn about the Christian-like devotion of the authoress, who is willing and ready to sacrifice her life for the benefit of those of her fellow creature victims to a fell disease […] as a book it has many literary merits [...] and altogether is a fitting record of the remarkable journey. We hope that it may be widely read and appreciated ' - Sheffield Weekly TelegraphKate Marsden (1859-1931) was the youngest of eight children from an impoverished family, who grew up to become a committed nurse. She cared for soldiers in the Russo-Turkish War, and undertook many missionary travels to various countries.

Excerpt from On Sledge and Horseback: To the Outcast Siberian LepersThe first practical step preparatory to commencing this work among the lepers was my presentation to Her Majesty the Queen in 1890. I sought this honor, knowing that it would help me in carrying on the work in foreign countries. Three days after the presentation Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales commanded my attendance at Marlborough House for the purpose of hearing particulars of what I proposed to do. Her Royal Highness showed the warmest interest and sympathy, and promised to write and solicit the approval and assistance of Her Imperial Majesty the Empress of Russia, in accomplishing the end I had in view.At my audience with the Empress my most sanguine expectations were realized. Her Imperial Majesty showed the utmost kindness, entered heartily into my plans, and gave me an invaluable letter, requesting Russian officials to facilitate my wishes in visiting hospitals and leper settlements in the empire.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Kate Marsden (1859-1931), the youngest of eight children from a poor family, was a highly committed nurse. She cared for soldiers in the Russo-Turkish War in 1877-8, and undertook missionary travels to various countries, but she was especially concerned about the plight of those suffering from leprosy. This volume, published in 1893, describes her remarkable journey to Siberian leper colonies. At first she travelled by sledge with a friend, but continued alone on horseback, facing appalling weather conditions with her customary courage. Her commitment to leprosy sufferers led her to found the St Francis Leprosy Guild in London in 1895, and she organised a leprosy hospital in the remote Siberian town of Vilyusk in 1897. She was made a Member of the Russian Imperial Red Cross Society, and she was also one of the first women to be appointed a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1892 edition. Excerpt: ... APPENDIX. I. Testimonial from Her Highness Countess Tolstoi. II. Testimonial from Madame Costanda. III. Letter from Father John Vinokouroff. IV. Report of Father John Vinokouroff. V. Letter from Gregory Eremeieff, Golova of the Sredni Viluisk District. VI. Letter from V. Paramonoff, doctor's assistant. VII. Letters from lepers. VIII. Protocol No. 3 of the Yakutsk Provincial Committee for Public Health concerning preventive measures to be taken for leprosy. IX. Medical Inspector's Report. X. Rhumi of journey in Yakutsk, attested by M. Petroff. XI. */;ira/(No. 2) of journey, attested by M. Petroff. I. Testimonial from Her Highness, Countess Tolstoi, Lady of Honor to Her Imperial Majesty the Empress of Russia. It is by my own initiative, and with the desire of testifying to a touching truth, that I give this writing to Miss Kate Marsden, feeling sure that every Russian would be ready to do the same. 235 The work Miss Kate Marsden has undertaken in our country is so important, so full of humanitarian charity, that we cannot fail to see in Miss Marsden an instrument chosen by the Lord himself to alleviate the condition-- moral as well as physical--of the poor lepers. Upheld by God, and by her great faith in him, Miss Marsden has in a very short time laid the f1rst foundation of a colony destined to create a new existence for these miserable outcasts. Her love for them never wavered before any obstacle, and this same love has kindled many hearts which have been united by her generous idea. Our august Sovereign herself has deigned to give Miss Marsden proofs of her sympathy, receiving her several times; and, being deeply touched by her Christian devotion, she had the kindness to grant her her protection, and to help her to accomplish her...

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