An Autobiography (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162952109)

""An Autobiography"" is a memoir written by Edward Livingston Trudeau, an American physician who is best known for his pioneering work in the field of tuberculosis research. In this book, Trudeau recounts his life story, from his childhood in New York to his medical studies in Europe and his eventual return to the United States to establish the Adirondack Cottage Sanitarium, a tuberculosis treatment center in the Adirondack Mountains. Along the way, Trudeau shares his personal experiences with the disease, including his own diagnosis and recovery, as well as his interactions with notable figures such as Robert Louis Stevenson and Mark Twain. Through his narrative, Trudeau sheds light on the medical and social history of tuberculosis in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and provides insight into his own contributions to the fight against this deadly disease.The Inspiring Story Of The Physician Who Has Done So Much For Humanity Through His Fight At Saranac Lake Against Tuberculosis.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: Edward Livingston Trudeau
ISBN-10: 1162952105
ISBN-13: 9781162952109
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 356
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.74d