The Knife Man: Blood, Body Snatching, and the Birth of Modern Surgery
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Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Science & Math, Medicine
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Science & Math, Medicine
Book Type: Paperback
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This history of John Hunter is told in a contemporary style that is quite approachable. Although the author shows a positive bias toward the man, she does take a few moments to bring up his failings. "The Knife Man" is a great narrative and biography pieced together from historical documents.
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