The Funny Side of Physic by Addison Darre Crabtre
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| Author | Crabtre, Addison Darre |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 29003104 |
| Title |
The Funny Side of Physic Or, The Mysteries of Medicine, Presenting the Humorous and Serious Sides of Medical Practice. An Exposé of Medical Humbugs, Quacks, and Charlatans in All Ages and All Countries. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Medical humbugs -- Apothecaries -- Patent medicines -- Manufactured doctors -- Woman as physician -- Quacks -- Charlatans and impostors -- Anecdotes of physicians -- Fortune-tellers -- Eminent physicians and surgeons -- Ghosts and witches -- Medical superstitions -- Travelling doctors -- Scenes from every-day practice -- Doctors' fees and incomes -- Generosity and meanness -- Love and lovers -- Mind and matter -- Eccentricities -- Prescriptions remarkable and ridiculous -- Scenes from hospital and camp -- Gluttons and wine-bibbers -- The doctor as poet, author, and musician -- Adulterations -- All about tobacco -- Dress and address of physicians -- Medical facts and statistics -- Bleeders and butchers -- The omnium gatherum -- The other side -- "This is for your health" -- Health without medicine -- Consumption -- Accidents. |
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| Summary | "The Funny Side of Physic" by Addison Darre Crabtre is a humorous exploration of medical practices written in the late 19th century. The work discusses the blend of humor and serious insights into the medical profession, primarily exposing the charlatans, quacks, and medical frauds that have existed throughout history. It aims to enlighten the reader on the true nature of the medical field while also providing entertaining anecdotes and examples from various times and cultures. The opening of the book introduces the concept of "medical humbugs," detailing the origins and implications of this term through engaging narratives. Crabtre traces the historical deception in medicine, starting from early physicians who were often linked with the priesthood and magic, to modern-day quacks. With a blend of wit and critique, he describes a collection of amusing anecdotes about historical figures and common practices, showcasing how both ignorance and fraudulent practices have plagued medicine for centuries. The author sets the stage for a thorough examination of the profession's past, encouraging readers to differentiate between genuine medical practitioners and the impostors who prey on the unsuspecting public. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | R: Medicine |
| Subject | Medicine -- Anecdotes |
| Subject | Quacks and quackery |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41595 |
| Release Date | Dec 10, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 174 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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