Rough Medicine

Surgeons at Sea in the Age of Sail

Autori

• Joan Druett

Parametri

• 280 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Medicina
• Saggistica
• Salute & Medicina
• Scienza
• Storia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

The book offers a vivid portrayal of the challenges faced by surgeons aboard nineteenth-century whaling ships, drawing from diaries, journals, and letters. It details their rudimentary surgical tools, available treatments, and the diverse individuals they met during their voyages. The narrative also highlights the perils and harsh realities of life at sea, providing a unique insight into the medical practices and experiences of these maritime professionals.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2001

(In brossura)