On Sledge and Horseback to the Outcast Siberian Lepers

Kate Marsden's memoir, On Sledge and Horseback to the Outcast Siberian Lepers, details her extraordinary 14,000-mile journey through Siberia to reach isolated leprosy patients, offering insights into the struggles of societal outcasts and the resilience of a dedicated nurse. The book reflects on the various challenges she faced, including the difficulties for women explorers of her era, and highlights her compassion for the diverse communities she encountered. This edition features a contemporary interview, the original text, and a new afterword, with narration that brings her story to life.