Sick, nasty medical practices / by Kelly Regan Barnhill.
| Author/creator | Barnhill, Kelly Regan |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, ©2009. |
| Description | 32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Medical practices |
| Series | Edge books. Horrible things Edge books. Horrible things. ^A997708 |
| Contents | Dangerous medicine -- Bloodletting -- Trepanation -- Staying filthy -- Mrs. Winslow's soothing syrup -- Mercury -- Lobotomies -- Cruel mental treatments -- The vibratory chair -- Magnets to the rescue -- See it up close. |
| Abstract | "Describes a variety of strange medical practices from the past"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index. |
| Reading grade level | RL: 3-4. |
| Interest grade level | IL: 3-9. |
| LCCN | 2008028706 |
| ISBN | 9781429622936 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1429622938 (hardcover) |
| Stock number | 1292797 QBI |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 610 B266S | ✔ Available | Place Hold |