A Doctor in Many Lands: The Autobiography of Aldo Castellani (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104837037)

""A Doctor In Many Lands: The Autobiography Of Aldo Castellani"" is a memoir written by Aldo Castellani, an Italian physician and scientist who lived from 1877 to 1971. The book covers Castellani's life and career, from his childhood in Italy to his travels around the world as a doctor and researcher.In the book, Castellani describes his experiences working as a physician in various countries, including India, Egypt, and Brazil. He also discusses his work as a researcher, particularly in the field of tropical medicine. Throughout the book, Castellani reflects on the challenges he faced as a doctor in different parts of the world, as well as the cultural differences he encountered.The book is not only a personal memoir, but also a historical account of medicine and science during the early 20th century. Castellani's work in tropical medicine was groundbreaking, and he made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of diseases such as leprosy and malaria.Overall, ""A Doctor In Many Lands"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of a pioneering doctor and scientist, as well as a valuable historical perspective on medicine and science in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Aldo Castellani
ISBN-10: 110483703X
ISBN-13: 9781104837037
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/23/2009
Pages: 362
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d