Beginning in 1866 and continuing for over a century, more than eight thousand people suspected of having leprosy were forcibly exiled to the Hawaiian island of Molokai -- the longest and deadliest instance of medical segregation in American history. Torn from their homes and families, these men, women, and children were loaded into shipboard cattle stalls and abandoned in a lawless place where brutality held sway. Many did not have leprosy, and many who did were not contagious, yet all were ensnared in a shared nightmare.

Here, for the first time, John Tayman reveals the complete history of the Molokai settlement and its unforgettable inhabitants. It's an epic of ruthless manhunts, thrilling escapes, bizarre medical experiments, and tragic, irreversible error. Carefully researched and masterfully told, The Colony is a searing tale of individual bravery and extraordinary survival, and stands as a testament to the power of faith, compassion, and the human spirit.

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HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Poodlesister! I saw this was your oldest book sitting on your wishlist so I thought I'd get it for you. Hopefully it's a very interesting read :D

Thanks very much for the wishlist book! I've read some fiction about Molokai but I'd like to find out more.

Reserved for CavyNomes in the wishlist tag

ETA It’s taken me a while to find the book. Found it 20 August 2023. It was on a bookshelf! Rather than in a pile or a box!

Fascinating history of Hawaii’s “leper colony”. Infuriating how badly those suffering with Hansen’s Disease were treated. Some amazing characters and supporters though. The parallels drawn with people’s reaction to the AIDS virus are sobering as it wasn’t that long ago.

A wishlist tag book going to CavyNomes together with bookcrossing supplies I have also tagged them with.

Thank you for the book and supplies.
The book looks fascinating, I look forward to reading it.