Published by Forgotten Books, 2020
ISBN 10: 0243400934 ISBN 13: 9780243400935
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Delve into the life and writings of Dr. Benjamin Rush, a medical pioneer of the 18th century. Travel through his groundbreaking work on yellow fever, consumption, and mental illness. Learn about Rush's bold practices, including his use of bloodletting and purgatives, and how his theories revolutionized the field of medicine. The author explores Rush's belief in nature's healing power and highlights his opposition to nosology, emphasizing the importance of treating the patient rather than the disease. The book also sheds light on Rush's political contributions, including his role as a signer of the Declaration of Independence. This work provides a fascinating insight into Rush's life and legacy and offers valuable lessons for contemporary medical practitioners. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0243400934 ISBN 13: 9780243400935
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0243400934 ISBN 13: 9780243400935
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.