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Historical Medicine Archive – Free Public-Domain Medical Books
This archive offers a collection of 93 public-domain works on historical medicine, authored by 116 writers from various periods. The texts cover medical knowledge, practices, and theories as recorded in earlier centuries, providing a resource for those interested in the evolution of healthcare and medical thought.
93 public-domain works116 represented authorsSource-attributed catalogue records
Medicine — Editor’s Selection
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Medicine
The ugly-girl papers — Reading C...
Authored by Authors: Power, S. D. (Susan Dunni..., 'The ugly-girl papers — Reading C...' stands as a notable and significant work within the Medicine category. A close reading of S. D. Power's 1874 beauty manual reveals a pragmatic, recipe-driven voice that blends medical caution with historical cosmetic lore, treating the toilet as a science requiring precise ingredients and disciplined habits. This volume offers essential insights for researchers and enthusiasts alike.
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Shell shock and its lessons — Ke...
In Medicine
Children well and happy — Contex...
In Medicine
Orders conceived and published b...
In Public ...
Better babies and their care — A...
In Nursing...
Midwifery and the diseases of wo...
In Medicine
Advice to a wife and mother in t...
In Medicine
The art of preserving health: A ...
In Nursing...
The old man's guide to health an...
In Medicine
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The Editorial Team Deqwu oversees the overarching architecture of our digital library, comprising 93 books and 116 authors within 4 distinct categories. They guarantee the integrity of our extensive collections.
