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Albert Schweitzer : a biography /

Albert Schweitzer was one of the most remarkable and controversial figures of his time. As a young man he challenged the theology of the Bible and received acclaim for his skill at the piano and organ. But it was his lengthy stay in Africa, running a hospital, that led to his world-wide reputation,...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Brabazon, James
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Putnam, [1975]
Subjects:
Schweitzer, Albert, > 1875-1965.
Missionaries, Medical > Gabon > Biography.
Theologians > Europe > Biography.
Musicians > Europe > Biography.
Physicians.
Physicians
Médecins missionnaires > Gabon > Biographies.
Théologiens > Europe > Biographies.
Musiciens > Europe > Biographies.
Médecins.
physicians.
Schweitzer, Albert, > 1875-1965
Missionaries, Medical
Musicians
Theologians
Europe
Gabon
Schweitzer, Albert > 1875-1965
Biografie
Biography
collective biographies.
Biographies
Biographies.
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Summary:Albert Schweitzer was one of the most remarkable and controversial figures of his time. As a young man he challenged the theology of the Bible and received acclaim for his skill at the piano and organ. But it was his lengthy stay in Africa, running a hospital, that led to his world-wide reputation, and also to charges of racism and patronization.
Physical Description:509 pages, 8 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Also issued online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 485-488) and index.
ISBN:0399114211
9780399114212