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Healing in the wilderness : a history of the United Church mission hospitals
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

2004
Book
Creators
Burrows, Bob
Description
"In this meticulously researched history of the United Church Mission Hospitals, Reverend Bob Burrows, himself a former "flying missionary," details the fascinating history of the men and women who brought, and still bring, medical services to Canada's remote communities" -- back cover.
Language
English

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Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
ISBN
1550173383
Statement of Responsibility
Bob Burrows.
Publication Information
Madeira Park, B.C. : Harbour Pub.
Physical Description
240 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Includes timeline : p. 234-235.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Foreword -- Preface -- Introduction -- Chapter one 1889-1914 -- Wrinch profile -- Chapter two 1914-1939 -- Archer profile -- Chapter three 1939-1964 -- Darby profile -- Young profile -- Chapter four 1964-1989 -- Whiting profile -- Watt profile -- Chapter five 1989-2004.
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