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Book Synopsis: "Delightfully horrifying."--Popular ScienceOne of Mental Floss's Best Books of 2018One of Science Friday's Best Science Books of 2018This wryly humorous collection of stories about bizarre medical treatments and cases offers a unique portrait of a bygone era in all its jaw-dropping weirdness. 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. Award-winning medical historian Thomas Morris delivers one of the most remarkable, cringe-inducing collections of stories ever assembled. Witness Mysterious Illnesses (such as the Rhode Island woman who peed through her nose), Horrifying Operations (1781: A French soldier in India operates on his own bladder stone), Tall Tales (like the "amphibious infant" of Chicago, a baby that could apparently swim underwater for half an hour), Unfortunate Predicaments (such as that of the boy who honked like a goose after inhaling a bird's larynx), and a plethora of other marvels. Beyond a series of anecdotes, these painfully amusing stories reveal a great deal about the evolution of modern medicine. Some show the medical profession hopeless in the face of ailments that today would be quickly banished by modern drugs; but others are heartening tales of recovery against the odds, patients saved from death by the devotion or ingenuity of a conscientious doctor.However embarrassing the ailment or ludicrous the treatment, every case in The Mystery of the Exploding Teeth tells us something about the knowledge (and ignorance) of an earlier age, along with the sheer resilience of human life.
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Looking for a book that will leave you both horrified and entertained? Look no further than "The Mystery of the Exploding Teeth: And Other Curiosities from the History of Medicine." This captivating collection of stories takes you on a journey through the bizarre and sometimes cringe-worthy world of medical treatments and cases from the past. From dental explosions to peculiar illnesses, this book is filled with jaw-dropping weirdness that will leave you in awe.
Written by award-winning medical historian Thomas Morris, this book uncovers hidden tales that have long been buried in old medical journals. Dive into the strange world of 18th and 19th century medicine, where doctors attempted intriguing yet often horrifying operations. Discover stories of miraculous recoveries and unfortunate predicaments that shed light on the evolution of modern medicine.
With its wry sense of humor and meticulously researched anecdotes, "The Mystery of the Exploding Teeth" offers a unique and entertaining glimpse into the medical practices of the past. Each story told in this book not only educates, but also showcases the resilience of human life. While some cases may seem absurd and embarrassing today, they remind us of the dedication and ingenuity of doctors in an era with limited resources. Don't miss out on this captivating and eye-opening read!
Ready to dive into the weird and wonderful world of medical curiosities? Grab your copy of "The Mystery of the Exploding Teeth" and prepare to be amazed, disgusted, and fascinated all at once. Expand your knowledge of medical history while being entertained by stories that will keep you hooked from start to finish. Don't miss out on this enlightening journey!
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