Dr Chris van Tulleken, Dr Xand van Tulleken

Operation Ouch!: 02 Medical Milestones and Crazy Cures

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ISBN 13:: 9781405529815
author:: Dr Chris van Tulleken, Dr Xand van Tulleken
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 13.5 x 1.7 x 19.8 cm
Genre:: Science & Nature, Medicine, Education
Condition:: New
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Discover the gruesome secrets of medicine through the ages. Dr Chris and Dr Xand take you on a tour of the body, revealing the surprising and often bizarre history of medical practices.

From the Ancient Egyptians' use of powdered ostrich egg to the 19th-century medical students' reliance on body snatchers, the history of medicine is full of fascinating and sometimes disturbing stories. The authors draw back the bed curtains of history to reveal the evolution of medical knowledge and practice over time.

With a focus on the body and its many mysteries, this book is a unique and engaging exploration of the history of medicine. With its mix of fascinating facts and intriguing stories, it's a must-have for anyone interested in the history of medicine and the human body.

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