On the Edge of the Primeval Forest
by Albert Schweitzer
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Originally published in 1922. The author's experiences as a doctor/explorer in the untamed forests of Equatorial Africa. Illustrated with photos and maps. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Tags
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Démystifie l'Afrique et ses défis; récit sincère et franc
May 22, 2006French
Kniha obsahuje zápisky z působení A. Schwaitzera v Africe - v Lambaréné. Rozděleny jsou do dvou částí: Lidé v pralese (1913-1918) a Zprávy z Lambaréné (1924-1927). (Založil/a: janbenes)
Apr 13, 2020Czech
Kniha obsahuje zápisky z působení A. Schwaitzera v Africe - v Lambaréné. Rozděleny jsou do dvou částí: Lidé v pralese (1913-1918) a Zprávy z Lambaréné (1924-1927)
Aug 25, 2021Slovak
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Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965), the son of a Lutheran pastor, was born in Alsace. He earned doctorates in both philosophy and theology, and later earned his medical degree. He was Professor of Theology at the Theological Seminary of St. Thomas in Strasbourg. He spent most of his life as a physician in Gabon, Africa, in the village of Lambarene; and show more in 1953 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace. He authored numerous works, including the renowned The Mystery of the Kingdom of God, The Mysticism of Paul the Apostle, and Out of My Life and Thought show less
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- Original title
- Zwischen Wasser und Urwald
- Original publication date
- 1922
- People/Characters
- Albert Schweitzer
- Important places
- Africa
- Original language*
- German
- Disambiguation notice
- Please do not combine with On the edge of the primeval forest and More from the primeval forest, which is a compilation of two works.
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- Genres
- Biography & Memoir, Nonfiction, Travel, Religion & Spirituality, History, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 610.92 — Applied Science & Technology Medicine & health Medicine and health History, geographic treatment, biography Biography
- LCC
- BV3625 .G3 .S36 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Practical Theology Practical Theology Missions Missions in individual countries
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- 9 — Czech, Danish, English, French, German, Hungarian, Norwegian (Bokmål), Portuguese, Swedish
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 15
- ASINs
- 31
