| Author |
Jeaffreson, John Cordy, 1831-1901 |
| Title |
A Book About Doctors
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Something about sticks, and rather less about wigs -- Early English physicians -- Sir Thomas Browne and Sir Kenelm Digby -- Sir Hans Sloane -- The apothecaries and Sir Samuel Garth -- Quacks -- John Radcliffe -- The doctor as a bon-vivant -- Fees -- Pedagogues turned doctors -- The generosity and parsimony of physicians -- Bleeding -- Richard Mead -- Imagination as a remedial power -- Imagination and nervous excitement: Mesmer -- Make way for the ladies! -- Messenger Monsey -- Akenside -- Lettsom -- A few more quacks -- St. John Long -- The quarrels of physicians -- The loves of physicians -- Literature and art -- Number eleven: a hospital story -- Medical buildings -- The country medical man.
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| Credits |
Irma Špehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"A Book About Doctors" by John Cordy Jeaffreson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work presents a collection of anecdotes and observations about physicians, their practices, and the evolution of medicine, woven together in a way that is meant to be both informative and entertaining. The author aims to delve into the history, quirks, and customs surrounding doctors across various eras, offering a glimpse into their professional lives and societal roles. The opening of the book includes a transcriber's note that indicates some irregularities in spelling and punctuation, suggesting the preservation of historical text conventions. The first chapter introduces the concept of the "physician's cane" and explores its significance in both historical and cultural contexts, juxtaposing it with other notable symbols associated with healing and authority. The discussion touches upon quirky anecdotes and responsibilities that physicians used to face, revealing not only their professional duties but also the more whimsical and superstitious aspects of their practice throughout history. Overall, the introductory section sets a tone that combines humor and historical reflection, engaging readers with a curiosity about the medical profession. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
R: Medicine
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| Subject |
Medicine -- Anecdotes
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| Subject |
Physicians -- Great Britain
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
40161 |
| Release Date |
Jul 8, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 4, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
171 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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