Grisly Medicine
Grisly Medicine
Author: John Farndon, Venetia Dean
Publisher: Beetle Books
Published: January 01, 2022
Pages: 93
Binding: Hardcover
Language: EN
Categories: History of Medicine, Biological Sciences
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From the amazing to the ridiculous, get ready to uncover the biggest breakthroughs and blunders in medical history. Includes some lucky guesswork, toe-curling treatments, fascinating breakthroughs, potions & pills and revolting stories. Discover..
* the germs behind some of history’s nastiest illnesses – from cholera to COVID-19
* how alligator blood could help fight infections
* the barbers that would cut off more than just your hair
* Gross treatments, including leeches, pee and wine made from snakes
Includes some lucky guesswork, toe-curling treatments, fascinating breakthroughs and revolting stories. It’s a spectacular, mind-boggling read.
