Frontier Medicine: From the Atlantic to the Pacific, 1492-1941, by David Dary First Edition
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"Frontier Medicine: From the Atlantic to the Pacific, 1492-1941" by David Dary offers an intriguing exploration of the evolution of American medicine as the frontier expanded westward. This comprehensive account merges European medical practices with Indigenous knowledge, showcasing early innovations, such as vaccinations and surgeries. Through primary sources like diaries and letters, Dary highlights diverse healing methods, the roles of country doctors and midwives, and the establishment of medical institutions. The book also covers the rise of quackery, patent medicines, and the transitions to scientific approaches in medicine by the early 20th century. With a blend of humor and historical insight, it presents a rich tapestry of."
First edition / printing. Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear.
Knopf
Hardcover
ISBN: 0307263452
First Edition
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"Frontier Medicine: From the Atlantic to the Pacific, 1492-1941" by David Dary offers an intriguing exploration of the evolution of American medicine as the frontier expanded westward. This comprehensive account merges European medical practices with Indigenous knowledge, showcasing early innovations, such as vaccinations and surgeries. Through primary sources like diaries and letters, Dary highlights diverse healing methods, the roles of country doctors and midwives, and the establishment of medical institutions. The book also covers the rise of quackery, patent medicines, and the transitions to scientific approaches in medicine by the early 20th century. With a blend of humor and historical insight, it presents a rich tapestry of."
First edition / printing. Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear.
Knopf
Hardcover
ISBN: 0307263452
First Edition
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