The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc. by William Andrews
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"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.)
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| Editor | Andrews, William, 1848-1908 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc. |
| 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. |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | R: Medicine |
| Subject | Physicians |
| Subject | Physicians in literature |
| Subject | Literature and medicine |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39514 |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 605 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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