The two-headed boy, and other medical marvels / Jan Bondeson.

Author/creator Bondeson, Jan
Format Book
Publication InfoIthaca, N.Y. : Cornell University Press, ©2000.
Descriptionxxii, 295 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Two inseparable brothers; and a preface -- Hairy maid at the harpsichord -- Stone-child -- Woman who laid an egg -- Strangest miracle in the world -- Some words about hog-faced gentlewomen -- Horned humans -- Biddenden maids -- Tocci brothers, and other dicephali -- King of Poland's court dwarf -- Daniel Cajanus, the Swedish giant -- Daniel Lambert, the human colossus -- Cat-eating Englishmen and French frog swallowers.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 285-295).
LCCN 00020902
ISBN0801437679 (cloth)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks QM690 .B66 2000 ✔ Available Place Hold