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      Do No Harm – A Painful History of Medicine

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      For the gruesomely curious or medically minded, this romp through the history of medicine packs in the fascinating and often macabre ideas and practices employed during humanity's constant battle against illness and injury.

      For the gruesomely curious or medically minded,...

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      Product ID:9781783126675
      Product Form:Hardback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:Do No Harm - A Painful History of Medicine
      Authors:Author: Nick Arnold, Stephanie Von Reiswitz
      Page Count:128
      Subjects:Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 7 years
      Description:Select Guide Rating
      For the gruesomely curious or medically minded, this romp through the history of medicine packs in the fascinating and often macabre ideas and practices employed during humanity's constant battle against illness and injury.

      For the gruesomely curious or medically minded, this romp through the history of medicine packs in the fascinating and often macabre ideas and practices employed during humanity''s constant battle against illness and injury. Discover the pills and potions that often did more harm than good, the bizarre treatments and torturous surgeries. As well as finding strange and little-known stories, readers will also develop a deeper understanding of the pioneers and pivotal discoveries that paved the way for the modern medicine we often take for granted today.

      Delightfully Gothic illustration brings the information to life, complemented by photographs of key artefacts.


      Imprint Name:Welbeck Children's Books
      Publisher Name:Hachette Children's Group
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2021-11-11

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      Weight476 g
      Dimensions177 × 226 × 18 mm