Doctor Franklin's Medicine

by Stanley Finger

No Customer Reviews

Select Format

Select Condition

Book Overview

Selected by Choice magazine as an Outstanding Academic Title

Among his many accomplishments, Benjamin Franklin was instrumental in founding the first major civilian hospital and medical school and in the American colonies. He studied the efficacy of smallpox inoculation and investigated the causes of the common cold. His inventions--including bifocal lenses and a "long arm" that extended the user's reach--made life easier for the...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:081223913X

ISBN13:9780812239133

Release Date:February 2006

Publisher:University of Pennsylvania Press

Length:400 Pages

Weight:1.84 lbs.

Dimensions:1.4" x 6.4" x 9.4"

Related Subjects

Colonial Period History Medical Medical Books Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Special Topics

Customer Reviews

0 rating

Write a review

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks^® and the ThriftBooks^® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC

Doctor Franklin's Medicine

Select Format

Select Condition

Recommended

Book Overview

Customer Reviews

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

Follow Us