Author: George Milbry GouldPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Abnormalities, Human
Languages : en
Pages : 1008
Book Description
Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine
Author: George Milbry GouldPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Abnormalities, Human
Languages : en
Pages : 1008
Book Description
The Examiner
Author: The Mystery of the Exploding Teeth
Author: Thomas MorrisPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524743704
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
"Delightfully horrifying."--Popular Science This wryly humorous collection of stories about bizarre medical treatments and cases offers a unique portrait of a bygone era in all its jaw-dropping weirdness. A puzzling series of dental explosions beginning in the nineteenth century is just one of many strange tales that have long lain undiscovered in the pages of old medical journals. Award-winning medical historian Thomas Morris delivers one of the most remarkable, cringe-inducing collections of stories ever assembled. Witness Mysterious Illnesses (such as the Rhode Island woman who peed through her nose), Horrifying Operations (1781: A French soldier in India operates on his own bladder stone), Tall Tales (like the "amphibious infant" of Chicago, a baby that could apparently swim underwater for half an hour), Unfortunate Predicaments (such as that of the boy who honked like a goose after inhaling a bird's larynx), and a plethora of other marvels. Beyond a series of anecdotes, these painfully amusing stories reveal a great deal about the evolution of modern medicine. Some show the medical profession hopeless in the face of ailments that today would be quickly banished by modern drugs; but others are heartening tales of recovery against the odds, patients saved from death by the devotion or ingenuity of a conscientious doctor. However embarrassing the ailment or ludicrous the treatment, every case in The Mystery of the Exploding Teeth tells us something about the knowledge (and ignorance) of an earlier age, along with the sheer resilience of human life.
Curiosities of Literature
Author: Isaac DisraeliPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Strange Medicine
Author: Nathan BelofskyPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399159959
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Strange Medicine casts a gimlet eye on the practice of medicine through the ages that highlights the most dubious ideas, bizarre treatments, and biggest blunders. From bad science and oafish behavior to stomach-turning procedures that hurt more than helped, Strange Medicine presents strange but true facts and an honor roll of doctors, scientists, and dreamers who inadvertently turned the clock of medicine backward: • The ancient Egyptians applied electric eels to cure gout. • Medieval dentists burned candles in patients’ mouths to kill invisible worms gnawing at their teeth. • Renaissance physicians timed surgical procedures according to the position of the stars, and instructed epileptics to collect fresh blood from the newly beheaded. • Dr. Walter Freeman, the world’s foremost practitioner of lobotomies, practiced his craft while traveling on family camping trips, cramming the back of the station wagon with kids—and surgical tools—then hammering ice picks into the eye sockets of his patients in between hikes in the woods. Strange Medicine is an illuminating panorama of medical history as you’ve never seen it before.
Curiosities of Literature (Vol. 1-3)
Author: Isaac DisraeliPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 1693
Book Description
Isaac Disraeli's 'Curiosities of Literature (Vol. 1-3)' is a seminal work that delves into obscure and fascinating aspects of literary history and culture. With a unique blend of wit and erudition, Disraeli explores forgotten authors, forgotten genres, and forgotten controversies in literature, making this book a treasure trove for scholars and bibliophiles alike. Written in a compelling and accessible style, the book offers insights into the literary context of various historical periods, shedding light on lesser-known corners of the literary world. Isaac Disraeli, a prominent literary figure and father of British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, draws on his vast knowledge and passion for literature to craft this magnum opus. His keen eye for detail and meticulous research are evident throughout the work, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of literature. I highly recommend 'Curiosities of Literature (Vol. 1-3)' to readers who are looking to expand their literary horizons and discover hidden gems of the literary world. This captivating and informative book is a must-read for anyone with a love for literature and a curiosity about its lesser-known aspects.
A Compendium of Curiosities
Author: Tim HoltzPublisher:
ISBN: 9780615545080
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Not your typical how to book, but inspirational papercraft and mixed media projects designed by Tim Holtz.
The Life of Doctor Culverwell, Written by Himself: Being Curiosities of Thirty-five Years' Medical Experience ... With a Portrait
Author: Robert James CULVERWELLPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
The Literary Gazette and Journal of the Belles Lettres, Arts, Sciences, &c
Author: Catalogue of British, French, and American Books ... on the Arts and Sciences, History, Theology, and General Literature ...
Author: Wiley & Putnam, Firm, publishers, LondonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Booksellers' catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description