Petticoat Surgeon is a memoir written by Bertha Van Hoosen, a pioneering female surgeon who overcame significant obstacles to become one of the first female doctors in the United States. The book details Van Hoosen's journey from her childhood on a farm in Michigan to her medical education and eventual success as a surgeon. Along the way, she faced discrimination and opposition from both men and women who believed that women were not capable of becoming doctors. Despite these challenges, Van Hoosen persevered and became a ...
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Petticoat Surgeon is a memoir written by Bertha Van Hoosen, a pioneering female surgeon who overcame significant obstacles to become one of the first female doctors in the United States. The book details Van Hoosen's journey from her childhood on a farm in Michigan to her medical education and eventual success as a surgeon. Along the way, she faced discrimination and opposition from both men and women who believed that women were not capable of becoming doctors. Despite these challenges, Van Hoosen persevered and became a respected surgeon who specialized in women's health. The book is a testament to the power of determination and the importance of breaking down barriers to achieve one's goals. It also provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of medicine and the struggles faced by women in the field. Overall, Petticoat Surgeon is an inspiring and informative read for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the fight for gender equality.This is a new release of the original 1947 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Add this copy of Petticoat Surgeon to cart. $2.95, fair condition, Sold by Pilkington & Sons rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Windber, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1967 by Peoples Book Club Chicago.
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Add this copy of Petticoat Surgeon to cart. $7.49, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published by Peoples Book Club.
Add this copy of Petticoat Surgeon to cart. $7.49, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published by Peoples Book Club.
Add this copy of Petticoat Surgeon to cart. $12.00, very good condition, Sold by JB Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Garrison, ND, UNITED STATES, published 1947 by Peoples Book Club.
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Near Fine. No Jacket. Book The author presents her fascinating memoirs of some sixty years as a doctor and social crusader, ranging from working in an insane asylum to her work in a hospital for unwed mothers, in Europe and the Orient-both in China and Japan, during war, civil war, earthquakes, and other tumults and perils. Hardcover, 314pp. Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall.
Add this copy of Petticoat Surgeon to cart. $12.50, very good condition, Sold by Olympia Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dowagiac, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1948 by Peter Davies.
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Very Good. Hardcover Very Good Standard used condition May have some wear, highlighting, notes, creasing, previous owner's name, etc May or may not include supplements such as infotrac or other web access codes (the dust cover may be missing) Fast & reliable delivery Exceptional customer service.
Add this copy of Petticoat Surgeon to cart. $19.26, fair condition, Sold by Cambridge Rare Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cambridge, Gloucestershire, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1948 by PETER DAVIES.
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Fair. 1948-01-01. PETER DAVIES. Paperback. ACCEPTABLE 8x5. 334pp. 128pp. Blue cloth, black titles on spine which has sunned to a pale beige colour along with top edge, wear to corners and edges, spine top detached slightly at hinge (1cm).
Add this copy of Petticoat Surgeon to cart. $20.00, good condition, Sold by Austin Book Shop LLC rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Richmond Hill, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1947 by Pellegrini & Cudahy.
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First Edition. 324pp. A pioneer woman surgeon. Foreword by Dr. A. E. Hertzler, himself an author, who states that Van Hoosen has shown that a woman can achieve first rank in surgery. Interior good plus, some faint dampstaining. Cover wear: corners bumped, backstrip darkened. (loc 652/1)
Add this copy of Petticoat Surgeon to cart. $20.57, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2021 by Hassell Street Press.
