The Medical Detective: John Snow, Cholera and the Mystery of the Broad Street Pump

Name: The Medical Detective: John Snow, Cholera and the Mystery of the Broad Street Pump
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Book Synopsis: In 1831, an unknown, horrifying and deadly disease from Asia swept across Continental Europe, killing millions in its path and throwing the medical profession into confusion. Cholera is a killer with little respect for class or wealth. When it arrived in Britain, its repercussions rocked Victorian England - from the filthy lanes of the Sunderland quayside and the squalid streets of Soho, to the great centres of power: the Privy Council, Whitehall and the Royal Medical Colleges. One man - alone and unrecognized - uncovered the truth behind the pandemic and laid the foundations for the modern scientific investigation of today's fatal plagues. John Snow was a reclusive doctor, without money or social position, who had the genius to look beyond the conventional wisdom of his day and work out that cholera was spread through drinking water. The book draws extensively on nineteenth-century medical, political and personal records in order to describe what is both an important breakthrough for medical science and also a dramatic story with a cast of colourful characters, from the heroic to the frighteningly incompetent. The book is also full of fascinating diversions into aspects of medical and social history, from Snow's tending of Queen Victoria in childbirth, to the Dutch microbiologist Leeuwenhoek's breeding of lice in his socks, and from Dickensian children's farms to riotous nineteenth-century anaesthesia parties.

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Discover the gripping story of one man's relentless pursuit for the truth in "The Medical Detective: John Snow, Cholera and the Mystery of the Broad Street Pump"! Witness the terror unleashed by an unknown and deadly disease that swept across Europe, leaving the medical profession bewildered. This compelling account takes you back to Victorian England, where cholera disrupted the lives of all, regardless of class or wealth. Uncover the groundbreaking findings of the reclusive doctor, John Snow, who defied societal norms and revealed that cholera spread through contaminated drinking water.

Immerse yourself in the rich narrative that unravels not only an important breakthrough in medical science but also a captivating tale filled with intriguing characters. Delve into nineteenth-century medical, political, and personal records as you journey through the lanes of the Sunderland quayside, the squalid streets of Soho, and the halls of power in Whitehall and the Royal Medical Colleges. From heroic figures to astonishingly incompetent individuals, this book is a treasure trove of colorful personalities.

Prepare to be captivated by the diversions into medical and social history that pepper this fascinating read. Explore the intriguing anecdotes of John Snow tending to Queen Victoria during childbirth and Dutch microbiologist Leeuwenhoek's peculiar lice-breeding experiments in his socks. Set foot in Dickensian children's farms and immerse yourself in riotous nineteenth-century anesthesia parties. This book is a captivating blend of historical insights, scientific breakthroughs, and unforgettable stories that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

Unlock the mysteries of a bygone era and gain a deeper understanding of the origins of modern scientific investigation. Don't miss out on this enthralling journey into a world of infectious diseases, medical innovation, and remarkable human resilience. Experience "The Medical Detective: John Snow, Cholera and the Mystery of the Broad Street Pump" today!

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