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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book follows the extraordinary life and work of Dr. Shepard, a pioneer in healthcare who became known as the "Big Little Doctor" during his fifty-year mission in the Ottoman Empire city of Aintab. Born into a farming family in the United States, the author recounts Shepard's journey from his childhood exploits and determination to gain an education to his tireless efforts to bring medical care to a land where superstition and ignorance mingled dangerously with disease. Through gripping tales of Shepard's daring escapades, perilous travels, and miraculous surgeries performed with limited resources, the book explores the profound impact one dedicated individual can have on a community. It delves into Shepard's innovative solutions for treating patients of all backgrounds, his struggle to establish a hospital amidst political turmoil and financial constraints, and his unwavering commitment to demonstrating the power of love and compassion in a divided world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331652205_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331652205
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331652205
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331652205
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