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Forty Years In The Wilderness Of Pills And Powders Or, The Cogitations And Confessions Of An Aged Physician

Forty Years In The Wilderness Of Pills And Powders Or, The Cogitations And Confessions Of An Aged Physician

William Andrus Alcott

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
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Memorias
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9781430481898
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''Forty Years In The Wilderness Of Pills And Powders'' is a memoir written by William Andrus Alcott, an experienced physician, who reflects on his long career in medicine. In this book, Alcott shares his thoughts, experiences, and observations on the medical profession, providing an insightful and candid account of his life as a doctor. Alcott discusses the challenges he faced during his career, including the limitations of medical knowledge and the difficulties of treating patients with complex ailments. He also reflects on the evolution of medical practices and the changes he witnessed in the field over the course of his forty-year career. Through his cogitations and confessions, Alcott offers a unique perspective on the art and science of medicine, making this book a valuable read for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the human experience of illness and healing.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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