Grisly Medicine: The Weird and Wonderful Story

Medicine has seen grisly, yet crucial, experimental efforts. This book recounts crushing failures, lucky guesswork, and proper scientific study, interspersed with humorous anecdotes. It’s a read, that offers revolting stories and toe-curling treatments. This book is marketed to readers ages 7 to 10.

From amazing breakthroughs to ridiculous blunders, this books uncovers some of the the grisliest medical history. The reader will learn about the germs behind history’s nastiest illnesses, alligator blood’s infection-fighting potential, barbers who cut more than hair, and gross treatments like leeches, urine, and snake wine, and more. This is a book for readers ages 7 to 10 looking for a spectacular, mind-boggling read.

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