Dog-Team Doctor: The Story Of Dr. Romig (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164502647)

Dog-Team Doctor: The Story of Dr. Romig is a biographical book written by Eva Greenslit Anderson. The book is about a remarkable man named Dr. Joseph Romig, who was a doctor in Alaska during the early 1900s. Dr. Romig was known for his dedication to his patients, particularly those in remote areas who had no access to medical care. He traveled by dog sled to reach his patients, often enduring harsh weather conditions and treacherous terrain.The book chronicles Dr. Romig's life, from his childhood in Pennsylvania to his move to Alaska to practice medicine. It describes his experiences as a doctor in the Alaskan wilderness, where he treated a variety of illnesses and injuries. The book also recounts some of Dr. Romig's most memorable cases, including the time he had to amputate a man's arm in a remote cabin without any anesthesia.Throughout the book, Anderson paints a vivid picture of life in Alaska during the early 1900s. She describes the challenges that people faced in this harsh environment, including the lack of medical care. She also highlights the importance of Dr. Romig's work, which helped to save countless lives and improve the health of Alaskans.Overall, Dog-Team Doctor: The Story of Dr. Romig is a fascinating and inspiring book that celebrates the life and work of a true hero. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the Alaskan wilderness.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: Eva Greenslit Anderson
ISBN-10: 1164502646
ISBN-13: 9781164502647
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 324
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d