A Prairie Doctor of the Eighties: Some Personal Recollections and Some Early Medical and Social History of a Prairie State (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258457068)

""A Prairie Doctor of the Eighties"" is a memoir written by Francis A. Long, who was a physician practicing in the Midwest during the late 1800s. The book contains personal recollections of his experiences as a doctor in a rural area, as well as historical information about the medical and social conditions of the time. Long discusses the challenges he faced in providing medical care to his patients, including limited resources and difficult travel conditions. He also provides insight into the social and cultural norms of the era, including the role of women in medicine and the impact of alcohol on society. This memoir is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine and the development of rural communities in the United States.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: Francis A. Long
ISBN-10: 1258457067
ISBN-13: 9781258457068
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 08/25/2012
Pages: 226
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d