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A Sick History of Medicine

Name: A Sick History of Medicine
ISBN: 9781916745018

By Jelena Poleksic

Adjectives

gruesome informative engaging

Genres

Non-fiction Humour

Synopsis

Explore the gruesome history of medicine, from ancient skull drills to ground-up mummies as remedies. Discover bizarre treatments like leeches, maggot therapy, and electric eel shocks. This book delves into the oddities of medical practices across cultures, highlighting the trial and error that led to modern advancements.

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2025

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