Mystery, Magic & Medicine: the Rise of Medicine From Superstition to Science 1933 |
Item #: BOC158 Our price: $10.00 |
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Publisher: Doubleday, Doran, and Co 1933 Howard W Haggard MD 192 pages -- approx. size: 7" x 5" "There is probably no more fascinating story than that of the rise of scientific medicine. Its beginnings were in mystery and superstition; its progress encumbered with ignorance and quackery. Above these it has risen to become the most beneficent science of the modern world." Modern Medicine From Superstition to Science, a neat little book. This book shows not only the quackery of some beliefs like being cured by a coin from a royal family but the people who put theories like the circulation of the blood, helpful bacteria before recognized scientists took credit. Still using eye of newt and frogs breath to cure your cold, then this may be the book for you. Printed in 1933 with lots of interesting facts. Black and white illustrations and photos The book is a bit rough around the edges but the inside is still nice and clean. Spine cover is missing. It will add a neat little conversation piece for you in your library. Please see and enlarge all photos and email with any questions prior to purchase. Thanks |
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