Rough Medicine: Surgeons at Sea in the Age of Sail, by Joan Druett First Edition
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"Rough Medicine: Surgeons at Sea in the Age of Sail" by Joan Druett offers a captivating exploration of maritime medicine during the 18th and 19th centuries. Through engaging diaries and correspondence, Druett introduces a roster of remarkable characters, including the adventurous Dr. John Coulter and the dubious Charles Frederick Winslow, shedding light on their daring experiences aboard ships and on remote islands. The book delves into the medical practices, tools, and challenges faced by these surgeons, revealing how they navigated everything from tribal conflicts to the unique medical needs of sailors. Rich in historical detail, this work captures the audacious spirit and complexities of those who practiced medicine at sea during a."
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Routledge
Hardcover
ISBN: 0415924510
First Edition
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"Rough Medicine: Surgeons at Sea in the Age of Sail" by Joan Druett offers a captivating exploration of maritime medicine during the 18th and 19th centuries. Through engaging diaries and correspondence, Druett introduces a roster of remarkable characters, including the adventurous Dr. John Coulter and the dubious Charles Frederick Winslow, shedding light on their daring experiences aboard ships and on remote islands. The book delves into the medical practices, tools, and challenges faced by these surgeons, revealing how they navigated everything from tribal conflicts to the unique medical needs of sailors. Rich in historical detail, this work captures the audacious spirit and complexities of those who practiced medicine at sea during a."
Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear. Price not clipped.
Routledge
Hardcover
ISBN: 0415924510
First Edition
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