The Sawbones Book
The Hilarious, Horrifying Road to Modern Medicine
Justin McElroy|Sydnee McElroy
The book delves into the bizarre and often gruesome history of medical practices before the advent of modern science, presented with humor and wit. It covers a range of topics from trepanation and bloodletting to the use of leeches, exploring how these misguided procedures paved the way for contemporary medical techniques.
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