{"product_id":"the-dark-island-leprosy-in-new-zealand-and-the-quail-island-colony-signed","title":"The Dark Island Leprosy in New Zealand and the Quail Island Colony. SIGNED","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dark Island Leprosy in New Zealand and the Quail Island Colony By Benjamin Kingsbury. \u003cbr\u003eSIGNED BY AUTHOR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher: Bridget Williams 2019. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNear new softback, no owner inscriptions, minor marks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 1906 to 1925 Quail Island was the site of New Zealand's leprosy colony. The colony began by accident, as it were, after the discovery of a leprosy sufferer in Christchurch. As further patients arrived from across the country, it grew into a controversial and troubled institution - an embarrassment to the Health Department, an object of pity to a few, a source of fear to many. It was a place that some people wanted to forget, but its stories are worth remembering: among them are stories of remarkable generosity and selflessness, as well as of violence and great suffering. This fascinating narrative from a talented young historian reveals a little-known aspect of New Zealand's past. Through the tale of the Quail Island colony, the book shines a light on wider society in that period, both in New Zealand and beyond. Elegantly and engagingly written, The Dark Island heralds the arrival of a significant historical voice.\u003cbr\u003e176 pages, illustrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll books are sent with free courier postage within New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBank payment available choose cash option\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Books NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51147694670071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7687\/5255\/files\/IMG_3126_cbe683c3-ddb6-45b6-a02d-956dc172b9fa.jpg?v=1789107495","url":"https:\/\/phoenixbooksnz.com\/products\/the-dark-island-leprosy-in-new-zealand-and-the-quail-island-colony-signed","provider":"Phoenix Books NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}