Clara A. Swain, M.D., Mrs. Robert Hoskins
Clara A. Swain, M.D., Mrs. Robert Hoskins
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Clara A. Swain, M.D.
First Medical Missionary to the Women of the Orient

Author: Mrs. Robert Hoskins

Series: Women Missionaries Collection by Bert Stauff

Narrator: Bert Stauff

Unabridged: 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Bertha Stauff

Published: 03/03/2026


Synopsis

This short biography chronicles the life and work of Dr. Clara A. Swain, the first female medical missionary to the women of India and the Orient. It details her groundbreaking medical service, spiritual dedication, and the challenges she overcame to bring healthcare and Christian teaching to women in cultures with restricted access to medical care.

About Mrs. Robert Hoskins

Mrs. Robert Hoskins (1860–1930) was an American writer known for her biographical accounts of notable women missionaries. She combined meticulous research with narrative storytelling to highlight the lives and accomplishments of women serving in foreign missions.

About Bert Stauff

Bert Stauff is an experienced audiobook narrator specializing in historical and biographical works, recording from her home studio with professional editing and mastering standards. She has experience as a short term medical missionary to Latin America, South America, Europe, and Russia, so can relate and understand challenges and empathy to women in the missionary medical world.


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“A remarkable portrait of dedication and pioneering spirit in medical missions.” Historical Missions Review

“Hoskins’ biography brings Clara Swain’s story vividly to life for modern readers.” Missionary Heritage Journal