02178cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000051001122450031001632640051001943000047002453360026002923370026003183380036003445000031003805080047004115201217004585340045016756530026017206530025017466530022017718560042017939990017018351890UtSlPG20260610133051.0mcr n260607r1999||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aCobb, Irvin S.q(Irvin Shrewsbury),d1876-194411a"Speaking of Operations--" 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1999  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1999-09-01  aProduced by Kirk Pearson, and David Widger  a"Speaking of Operations--" by Irvin S. Cobb is a humorous account written in the early 20th century. The book is a personal narrative that explores the experiences and peculiarities surrounding medical operations. Through his engaging storytelling, Cobb offers insights into the world of surgery, medical professionals, and the societal impact of surgical procedures during his time.  In this reflective and comedic piece, the author recounts his own adventure of undergoing a surgical operation, infused with wit and an observational lens on human behavior. Cobb describes his interactions with various doctors, the intricacies of diagnoses, and the chaotic yet routine environment of a hospital. Using his trademark humor, he shares anecdotes about patients' conversations revolving around their operations—their fears, experiences, and the way such experiences become central topics of discussion in social situations. Throughout the narrative, Cobb not only highlights the farcical nature of medical practices but also reveals a profound respect for the medical profession, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of life, health, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMedicine -- Anecdotes  aOperations, Surgical  aMedicine -- Humor40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1890  c44001d44001