Author
Ralph H. Major
Publisher
Charles C. Thomas, Springfield, Illinois
Third edition reprint, 1945
Format
Hardcover with dust jacket
Pages
[Page count not listed – can be added if known]
Condition
Good – Wear and small tears to dust jacket. Owner’s name on inside cover. Light foxing to endpapers, half-title, and title page. Text block clean and well bound.
Genre
Medical History / Biography / Reference
Overview
This respected volume by physician and medical historian Ralph H. Major brings together some of the most significant and enduring classical descriptions of disease from the history of medicine. With accompanying biographical sketches of each author, the book offers insight into how early physicians understood, documented, and attempted to treat major illnesses. A foundational reference work for medical historians, researchers, and collectors.
Why You’ll Love It
A fascinating read for those with an interest in historical medicine, epidemiology, or the evolution of clinical knowledge. This 1945 edition also serves as a valuable collector’s item in the history of science and medical thought.
Note
Includes primary source excerpts and annotated biographical notes—ideal for academic or historical research.
