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1918 - Couverture souple

Cornish MD, David

 
9781482687156: 1918
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1482687151 ISBN 13 : 9781482687156
Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

*FIRST PLACE, LITERARY FICTION -- Independent Publishers of New England Book Awards (IPNE). Written by a doctor of Internal Medicine, “1918” is a rigorously researched and accurate historical novel about the pandemic that killed up to 100 million people. The story is told through the eyes of Dr. Edward Noble, an army major and infectious disease sub-specialist, whose unique position in Boston allows him to detect an emerging influenza strain that is an unprecedented global threat. The actual medical literature and terminology of the time, plus real personal accounts of the pandemic, are used to put the reader in the mind of this early 20th century physician. KIRKUS REVIEWS said, "... (Dr.) Noble is an appealing, knowledgeable focal point in this fictionalized rendering of the great pandemic. ...Affecting characters and dramatic storytelling..." BOOKIDEAS.com said, “5 Stars.” “I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to anyone… A great story that weaves the reader between a macro view of one of the most deadly pandemics in history, yet within the chapters there are precious, personal moments that humanize the hero that Dr. Noble unwittingly, yet humbly portrays to the rest of the world. A great read on all levels!”*AWARD WINNER, HISTORICAL FICTION, READERS’ FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARD – READERS FAVORITE.com said, “5 Stars.” “…1918 is a must read…” The meticulous narrative undeniably has the ability to transport readers back to the era…”

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Présentation de l'éditeur

*FIRST PLACE, LITERARY FICTION -- Independent Publishers of New England Book Awards (IPNE.org). Written by a doctor of Internal Medicine, “1918” is a rigorously researched and accurate historical novel about the pandemic that killed up to 100 million people. The story is told through the eyes of Dr. Edward Noble, an army major and infectious disease sub-specialist, whose unique position in Boston allows him to detect an emerging influenza strain that is an unprecedented global threat. The actual medical literature and terminology of the time, plus real personal accounts of the pandemic, are used to put the reader in the mind of this early 20th century physician. KIRKUS REVIEWS said, "... (Dr.) Noble is an appealing, knowledgeable focal point in this fictionalized rendering of the great pandemic. ...Affecting characters and dramatic storytelling..." BOOKIDEAS.com said, “5 Stars.” “I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to anyone… A great story that weaves the reader between a macro view of one of the most deadly pandemics in history, yet within the chapters there are precious, personal moments that humanize the hero that Dr. Noble unwittingly, yet humbly portrays to the rest of the world. A great read on all levels!” *AWARD WINNER, HISTORICAL FICTION, READERS’ FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARD – READERS FAVORITE.com said, “5 Stars.” “…1918 is a must read…” The meticulous narrative undeniably has the ability to transport readers back to the era…”

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Éditeur
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Date d'édition
2013
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1482687151
ISBN 13 
9781482687156
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
774
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