The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Andrews, William, 1848-1908

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc." by William Andrews is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the various dimensions of the medical profession, delving into its representation in history, literature, and folk traditions. Through a compilation of essays by multiple authors, Andrews brings forth intriguing aspects of the medical field, from barber-surgeons of ancient times to royal practices of healing. The opening of the publication provides a thorough preface by Andrews, laying the groundwork for the subsequent essays. He indicates his intent to enlighten readers on the captivating and often forgotten tales of medical practitioners. The first segment introduces the historical context of barber-surgeons, discussing their roles and evolution into distinct professions, along with notable practices like blood-letting. The narrative highlights not only the technical aspects of the profession but also its cultural significance, offering readers a glimpse into how medicine has been interwoven with societal beliefs and practices throughout time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Barber-surgeons / William Andrews

Touching for the king's evil / William Andrews

Visiting patients

Assaying meat and drink / William Andrews

The gold-headed cane / Tom Robinson

Magic and medicine / Cuming Walters

Chaucer's doctor of physic / W.H. Thompson

The doctors Shakespeare knew / A.H. Wall

Dickens' doctors / Thomas Frost

Famous literary doctors / Cuming Walters

The "Doctor" in time of pestilence / William E.A. Axon

Mountebanks and medicine / Thomas Frost

The strange story of the fight with the small-pox / Thomas Frost

Burkers and body-snatchers / Thomas Frost

Reminiscences of the cholera / Thomas Frost

Some old doctors / Mrs. G. Linnæus Banks

The lee penny

How our fathers were physicked / J.A. Langford

Medical folk-lore / John Nicholson

Of physicians and their fees, with some personal reminiscences / Andrew James Symington.

Credits:

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Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-04-23