Grenfell: Knight-Errant of the North

"Grenfell: Knight-Errant of the North" by Fullerton L. Waldo is an early 20th-century biography that follows the extraordinary life of Dr. Wilfred Grenfell, a compassionate sea doctor who dedicated himself to helping the struggling fishermen and their families along the rugged coasts of Labrador and Newfoundland. The book recounts Grenfell's many trials and achievements as he worked to alleviate suffering in these isolated communities. It opens with a young Grenfell witnessing a fierce storm, worrying about a friend, which quickly introduces the themes of courage, facing overwhelming odds, and nature's unforgiving power, as Grenfell's early loss blossoms into a lifelong mission to serve others. His adventurous nature shines through his time spent in wild settings, and his early life experiences shape him into a selfless healer for the fishermen.