Out of My Life and Work. Translated by Bernard Miall.
Language: English
Published by W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., 1937
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: KCMidwestbooks, Leawood, KS, U.S.A.KCMidwestbooks
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Description: First edition of the English translation of August Forel’s autobiography, translated by Bernard Miall from the German Rückblick auf mein Leben. Forel (1848–1931) was a Swiss psychiatrist, neurologist, neuroanatomist, and noted authority on ants. His memoir recounts his scientific career and personal life, including his work in psychiatry, neurology, medicine, and entomology. Illustrated with photographic plates. 352 pages plus eight unnumbered leaves of plates. An interesting primary source in the history of psychiatry, neurology, and late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century European science. The Norton edition is documented as the 1937 first edition. Detailed Condition: Good. Original green cloth boards with black spine label and gilt lettering. Binding remains sound. Cloth shows light rubbing, surface marks, and general shelf wear. Noticeable wear at the head of the spine with fraying and a small tear/loss to the cloth. Corners show mild wear. Page edges are age-toned. Interior appears clean and well preserved with normal age toning. No dust jacket. Please review photographs for condition. Shipping / Returns: Carefully packed and shipped with tracking. Thirty-day returns accepted in accordance with AbeBooks policies. SCI 5a.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Out of My Life and Work. Translated by Bernard Miall.
- Author
- FOREL, Auguste
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
- Publication year
- 1937
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Item weight
- 1.5 pounds
- Seller catalogs
- Biography & Autobiography, History of Medicine, Neurology, Psychiatry, Science
KCMidwestbooks
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