The Autobiography Of A Quack And The Case Of George Dedlow (1900) - Couverture rigide

Mitchell, S Weir

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ISBN 10 : 1164241702 ISBN 13 : 9781164241706

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

""The Autobiography Of A Quack And The Case Of George Dedlow"" is a novel written by S. Weir Mitchell and published in 1900. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part being the autobiography of a doctor named John E. Searles, who becomes known as a ""quack"" for his unorthodox methods of treating patients. The second part of the book tells the story of George Dedlow, a wealthy man who becomes paralyzed after a fall from a horse. Searles is called in to treat Dedlow, and his controversial methods are put to the test. The book explores themes of medical ethics, the power of suggestion, and the limitations of traditional medicine. It is considered a classic in the field of medical literature and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of medicine at the turn of the 20th century.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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Both of the tales in this little volume appeared originally in the "Atlantic Monthly" as anonymous contributions. I owe to the present owners of that journal permission to use them. "The Autobiography of a Quack" has been recast with large additions. "The Case of George Dedlow" was not written with any intention that it should appear in print. I lent the manuscript to the Rev. Dr. Furness and forgot it. This gentleman sent it to the Rev. Edward Everett Hale. He, presuming, I fancy, that every one desired to appear in the "Atlantic," offered it to that journal. To my surprise, soon afterwards I received a proof and a check. The story was inserted as a leading article without my name. It was at once accepted by many as the description of a real case. Money was collected in several places to assist the unfortunate man, and benevolent persons went to the "Stump Hospital," in Philadelphia, to see the sufferer and to offer him aid. The spiritual incident at the end of the story was received with joy by the spiritualists as a valuable proof of the truth of their beliefs.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1164241702
• ISBN 13: 9781164241706
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Keller A J
• Nombre de pages: 164
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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