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Dr. Mutter's Marvels: A True Tale of Intrigue and Innovation at the Dawn of Modern Medicine
Dr Mutter's Marvels A True Tale of Intrigue and Innovation at the Dawn of Modern Medicine
Author: Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz
A mesmerizing biography of the brilliant and eccentric medical innovator who revolutionized American surgery and founded the country's most famous museum of medical oddities   — Imagine undergoing an operation without anesthesia performed by a surgeon who refuses to sterilize his tools—or even wash his hands. This was the world of ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781592408702
ISBN-10: 1592408702
Publication Date: 9/4/2014
Pages: 352
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Publisher: Gotham
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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This is a very readable story of the life of a pioneer in 19th century American medicine. The material is fascinating without getting too technical or bogged down in references, and an extensive bibliography is included. Highly recommended.


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