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Surgeons and Their Wonderful Discoveries
by F.M. Holmes
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
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About This Item
This wonderfully informative book, published around 1902, explores the remarkable advancements in medical science at the turn of the 20th century. It covers the revelation of antiseptic treatment, the introduction of chloroform, and the triumphs of surgical skill and practice. Notable chapters include 'Perfect Hospital Wards,' 'By the Aid of Electricity: Interesting Incidents,' and a brief history of surgery. All with 15 illustrations. Very Good Condition. Decorative front board with gilt titles to spine. Binding is firm. Hinges are sound. Pages are browned. Boards have some wear with notable fading to edges and light white staining to edges..
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- Bookseller
- Hewett's Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 286
- Title
- Surgeons and Their Wonderful Discoveries
- Author
- F.M. Holmes
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- S.W. Partridge & CO
- Pages
- 160
- Size
- 8vo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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