If youre interested in medicine or unusual things, you came to the right place. His cabinet of medical curiosities was published in 1997. Now, in lower manhattan, a modern apartment tower is. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A puzzling series of dental explosions beginning in the nineteenth century is just one of many strange tales that have long lain undiscovered in the pages of old medical journals. Introduces readers with no knowledge of latin or greek to a broad range of ancient medical texts, many of which have never been translated. Mckeown has translated a wide variety of ancient sources on medicine and compiled them in an accessible and affordable book, which could benefit a student of ancient medicine who is not fluent in greek. A cabinet of medical curiosities, inspired by the classic work of george m. The rbooks book club selection for january is the mystery of the exploding teeth and other curiosities from the history of medicine by thomas morris. The history of medicine is a tale of human attempts to understand, explain, and predict the workings of nature. Museum in waco, tx with a cabinets of curiosities room named for john k. The mystery of the exploding teeth and other curiosities from the history of medicine.
The medicine cabinet cures and curiosities of medical history. Jan bondeson brings a physicians diagnostic skills to various unexpected, gruesome, and extraordinary aspects of the history of medicine. Popular sciencethis wryly humorous collection of stories about bizarre medical treatments and cases offers a unique portrait of a bygone era in all its jawdropping weirdness. His first book, the matter of the heart, a history of heart surgery, was a winner of a royal society of literature jerwood award.
Shortlisted for the wellcome book prize 2018, stay with me by ayobami adebayo chronicles the lives of yejide and akin, a married couple struggling to come to terms with infertility and child mortality against the backdrop of a politically charged 1980s nigeria. Vintage medical prints on vintage materia medica book pages. Laced with a delicate and occasionally indelicate humour, this book is for anyone with a taste for the bizarre, the exotic and the preposterous. In the mystery of the exploding teeth and other curiosities from the history of medicine. Cynthia morris thank you for taking the time to visit and be safe out there during covid 19 coronavirus. In this wellillustrated book, the author uses his medical expertise to explore some of these medical freaks. Download whats inside my belly, mummy brief anatomy of. We regret to inform any users of the site that this resource is no longer available. The site has been withdrawn from public use as it had reached end of life. The book is very well researched, however, it is not something you can sit in your armchair and enjoy reading. Before museums there were cabinets of medical curiosities. This combination makes for a very varied reading experience. Published in 1555, this large, elaborately illustrated book is a second edition, one of about 100 copies known to be in existence.
Strecker, who was curator for 30 years, the museum was established in 1893 and was the oldest museum in texas when it closed in 2003 to be incorporated into the mayborn museum complex. Does a cabinet of ancient medical curiosities have any value, apart from providing a chuckle for modern practitioners who want to feel superior. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Whilst reading stay with me, i was impressed by the historical accuracy of the novel. Altick in this book of amazing oddities, jan bondeson explores unexpected, gruesome, and bizarre aspects of the history of medicine. Synopsis before museums there were cabinets of medical curiosities. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. There are many medical oddities throughout the world. The paperback of the medical curiosities by youngson, r.
It was an interesting book, and much different than i thought it would be. He debunks some as mere superstition and offers medical diagnoses for other cases. See more ideas about medical, vintage medical and medical history. They can all be found in the collection of the museum vrolik in the department of anatomy and embryology of the university of amsterdam. Most of the chapters focus on a single issue spontaneous human combustion, maternal impressions, the lousing disease and look at cases dating anywhere from 500100 or so years ago, discussing the various medical hypotheses used to explain the conditions. Sometimes those attempts can take strange turns, as. Gould and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Discover more macabre medical curiosities like these in the oneofakind mutter museum book of historical medical photographs at. Eight historyladen essays on bizarre beliefs, fears, and behaviors, plus two additional pieces on several unfortunate human anomaliesall serving as reminders of human gullibility, mendacity, and cruelty. Pyle, anomalies and curiosities of medicine 1897, joins an increasing list of recent papers and monographs that deal with the history of medical and cultural wonders. A cabinet of medical curiosities edition 1 by jan bondeson. Being an encyclopedic collection of rare and extraordinary cases, and of the most striking instances of abnormality in all branches of medicine and surgery, derived from an exhaustive research of medical literature from its origin to the present day, abstracted, classified, annotated, and indexed.
On genetic variety and the human body by armand marie leroi, the anatomical venus. I was expecting more discussion about the medical side of things, but most was a historical account of events. A cabinet of medical curiosities by jan bondeson 1999. Anomalies and curiosities of medicine download book. This is the third installment in the special agent pendergast series. One story from the book is about englishman, samuel wood, who had his arm torn off by a windmill in 1737, as pictured in this sketch. Part circus sideshow, part collection, part ripleys believeitornot, the cabinets were a collection of oddities, always strange, often grotesque, and occasionally fraudulent. A cabinet of medical curiosities by jan bondeson librarything. The mystery of the exploding teeth and other curiosities from the.
In ten essays, jan bondeson brings a physicians diagnostic skills to various unexpected, gruesome, and extraordinary aspects of the history of medicine. A compendium of the odd, the bizarre, and the unexpected on free shipping on qualified orders. He has also written several non fiction books on various topics such as medical anomalies and unsolved murders. The whole design speaks to a high level of quality and style and i think that has a huge impact on book sales. However, only a minority of the chapters are about medical syndromes.
The cabinet of curiosities is perfect for fans of alvin schwartzs scary stories to tell in the dark and anyone who relishes a good creepy tale. Cabinet of curiosities the official website of douglas. A miscellany of medical oddities, horrors and humors. These are just a few of the anecdotal gems that have until now lain undiscovered in medical journals for centuries. A cabinet of medical curiosities book san francisco. In the 19th century, new yorkers flocked to collections of strange and grotesque oddities called cabinets of curiosities. Strange tales and surprising facts from the healing arts of greece and rome. The cover and layout are so professionally done and compelling.
The medicine cabinet cures and curiosities of medical. Explores various surprising and bizarre aspects of the history of medicine. Brief anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract for small children, preschoolers and first graders medical curiosities for little humans book 2 pdf, epub, docx and torrent then this site is not for you. Adapted from anomalies and curiosities of medicine by gould, george m and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The binding is new, but the paper is original due to its extreme high quality. The cabinet of curiosities is the name given to what was a 19th century museum for the lower classes.
Billedresultat for medical book deformed faces orbital abscess with displacement of the eye, 1908 in preantibiotic days orbital cellulitis and abscess could result from infections in the upper respiratory tract, sinusitis, furuncles or other infection on the. The mystery of the exploding teeth and other curiosities from. Gould, george milbry, anomalies and curiosities of medicine, w. This fascinating collection of historical curiosities explores some of the. Dec 02, 2018 one story from the book is about englishman, samuel wood, who had his arm torn off by a windmill in 1737, as pictured in this sketch.
Anomalies curiosities medicine by gould george pyle walter. Now, in lower manhattan, a modern apartment tower is slated to rise on the site of one of the old cabinets. Preston and childs relic and the cabinet of curiosities were chosen by readers in a national public radio poll as being among the one hundred greatest thrillers ever written, and relic was made into a numberone box office hit movie. Laced with a delicate and occasionally indelicate humour, this. Long ago, curiosities were arranged in cabinets for display. There is a lot of minute detail, particularly with names and dates.
A compendium of the odd, the bizarre, and the unexpected dr. Apr, 2017 a cabinet of ancient medical curiosities. Can the image of the killer be seen in the eyes of a murdered person. A cabinet of medical curiosities book by jan bondeson. A cabinet of medical curiosities by jan bondeson goodreads.
Check out our medical curiosities selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade. Here bondeson explores our timeless fascination with the. Great for reading alone or reading aloud at camp or school. As long as you know where to look, youre more than welcome to go and gaze in wonderment andor disgust at these curious little finds. The thrillers of douglas preston and lincoln child stand head and shoulders above their rivals publishers weekly. Jan bondeson discusses several strange diseases, remarkable malformations, uncommon and gruesome ways of death, and unlikely feats of fasting or gluttony, which proliferated in the seventeenth and eighteenth. The cabinet of curiosities is a thriller novel by american writers douglas preston and lincoln child, released on june 3, 2002 by grand central publishing. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Strange tales and surprising facts from the healing arts of greece and rome by j. I thought this book would be just my cup of tea, as i am an aficionado of medical curiosities, but this is the dullest book, of this type, that i have ever read. Does the severed head of a guillotined person maintain some degree of consciousness. Altick in this book of amazing oddities, jan bondeson explores unexpected, gruesome. Mar 25, 2016 cavanaugh said this book is the crown jewel of uvas collection, and only the top medical collections in the world have copies.
A cabinet of ancient medical curiosities thebookdesigners. In some chapters, bondeson writes as a detective, discovering the medical basis for cases of spontaneous combustion or stories of tailed people. This book tells the story of many old medical conditions through a series of perspectives folklore, politics, literary reference, documentation trustworthy or not, and evolving medical opinion. A cabinet of ancient medical curiosities aspires to cure this lapse by taking readers back to the early days of western medicine in ancient greece and rome. Cavanaugh said this book is the crown jewel of uvas collection, and only the top medical collections in the world have copies. A cabinet of ancient medical curiosities strange tales and surprising facts from the healing arts of greece and rome j.
Jan bondeson born 17 december 1962 is a swedishbritish rheumatologist, scientist and author, working as a senior lecturer and consultant rheumatologist at the cardiff university school of medicine. Cabinet of medical curiosities, paperback by bondeson, jan, isbn 0393318923, isbn 9780393318920, brand new, free shipping in the us a collection of essays discussing historical medical oddities like spontaneous combustion and tailed people, offering a likely cause for the condition, and mentioning some real human oddities. Buy a cabinet of medical curiosities by jan bondeson isbn. Bondeson, a londonbased physician who specializes in rheumatology and internal medicine and has a ph. The book features an introduction and commentary by the authors and blackandwhite illustrations throughout.
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