Myths In Medicine And Old-Time Doctors is a book written by Alfred C. Garratt that explores the history of medicine and the myths surrounding it. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the myths and superstitions that have been associated with medicine throughout history. The author delves into topics such as the use of leeches, bloodletting, and the belief in the four humors.The second part of the book looks at the lives of old-time doctors and their practices. The author uses anecdotes and ...
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Myths In Medicine And Old-Time Doctors is a book written by Alfred C. Garratt that explores the history of medicine and the myths surrounding it. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the myths and superstitions that have been associated with medicine throughout history. The author delves into topics such as the use of leeches, bloodletting, and the belief in the four humors.The second part of the book looks at the lives of old-time doctors and their practices. The author uses anecdotes and stories to give readers a glimpse into the lives of these doctors, including their training, medical practices, and the challenges they faced in their profession.Throughout the book, Garratt provides a fascinating look at the history of medicine and the evolution of medical practices. He also explores the ways in which medicine and superstition have been intertwined throughout history, and how this has influenced medical practices.Overall, Myths In Medicine And Old-Time Doctors is an engaging and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of medicine and the myths surrounding it.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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