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Dreadful diseases and terrible treatments : the story of medicine through the ages / Jonathan J. Moore.

Author/creator Moore, Jonathan J.
Format Book and Print
Publication Info New York, NY : Metro Books, an imprint of Sterling Publishing, 2017.
Description256 pages : colored illustrations ; 23 cm
Subject(s)
Medicine--History.
History of Medicine
Abstract Dreadful Diseases and Terrible Treatments charts humankind's battle against illness from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Starting with common complaints, it describes some of the most ill-advised cures in the annals of medical history: from lancets and leeches to bed rest and fecal remedies.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (page 250) and index.
Acquisitions source Laupus- John Lehman, donor.
LCCN 2018275740
ISBN9781435164710
ISBN1435164717

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