Devils, Drugs, and Doctors - The Story of the Science of Healing from Medicine-Man to Doctor. Este artículo no está disponible.Devils, Drugs, and Doctors - The Story of the Science of Healing from Medicine-Man to Doctor

1929 ed. (32nd printing). Blue Ribbon Books, New York City, NY. Good. Bookplate present. Hardcover, green cloth boards with gilt spine lettering, rubbing to edges, general wear. Spine tilted; dust jacket missing. 405 pp including index. Many b&w plates & illustrations from original sources. Howard W. Haggard's illustrated medical history traces the science of healing from medicine-man to modern doctor. Features many images from original sources with index for study & reference. Ships from the USA, quickly and with care. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SYNOPSIS & HISTORY: Howard W. Haggard's 'Devils, Drugs and Doctors' traces the story of healing from prehistoric magic and priest-craft to the beginnings of modern medicine. Drawing on original manuscripts, engravings, and caricatures, Haggard associate professor of applied physiology at Yale recounts the evolution of surgery, anesthesia, and hygiene through the dark ages of superstition and the dawning of scientific method.…