Pills, Powders and Potions |
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| Author:
| Townsend, John |
| Series title: | A Painful History of Medicine Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4109-2686-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2006 |
| Publisher: | Capstone
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| Imprint: | Raintree |
| Book Format: | Multiple copy pack |
| List Price: | USD $59.94 |
Book Description:
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Read this history of medication and find out how pills, powders, and potions were a part of medical history. Learn why doctors are sometimes called quacks. Find out why snails and brown sugar were important for treating someone with a sore throat. Discover how people in ancient times treated illness. Read these real-life stories and fascinating news reports to learn how medicine has changed throughout the years. Eye-catching photographs help you visualize medical treatment and...
More DescriptionRead this history of medication and find out how pills, powders, and potions were a part of medical history. Learn why doctors are sometimes called quacks. Find out why snails and brown sugar were important for treating someone with a sore throat. Discover how people in ancient times treated illness. Read these real-life stories and fascinating news reports to learn how medicine has changed throughout the years. Eye-catching photographs help you visualize medical treatment and conditions in this painful history of medicine book.