The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser in Plain English by Ray Vaughn Pierce
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About this eBook
| Author | Pierce, Ray Vaughn, 1840-1914 |
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| Title |
The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser in Plain English
or, Medicine Simplified, 54th ed., One Million, Six Hundred and Fifty Thousand |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Kevin Handy, John Hagerson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser in Plain English" by Ray Vaughn Pierce is a comprehensive medical guidebook written in the late 19th century. This work aims to make medical knowledge accessible to the general public, covering topics such as physiology, hygiene, and domestic remedies. It seeks to educate readers on the human body’s functions, diseases, and practical health solutions in straightforward language, avoiding complex medical jargon. The opening of the book includes a preface where the author emphasizes the necessity of a common-sense medical guide for families. He notes the increasing inquiries from patients about health and diseases, which led him to compile this extensive resource. The preface outlines the scope of the book, touching on human temperaments, the importance of health preservation, and a focus on self-education regarding health matters. This foundation sets the stage for the subsequent chapters, which delve into biology, physiology, hygiene, and the treatment of common ailments, all presented in a clear and approachable manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RC: Medicine: Internal medicine |
| Subject | Medicine, Popular |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18467 |
| Release Date | May 28, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 24, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 122 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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