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Dreadful diseases and terrible treatments

Jonathan J. Moore · 1978

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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.

Book details

Year
1978
Language
English
Publisher
Metro Books, an imprint of Sterling Publishing
Editions
1
Pages
256
ISBN
9781435164710

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