03164cam a22003373u 4500 39514 UtSlPG 20260610133914.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 R Andrews, William, 1848-1908 The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-04-23 Barber-surgeons / William Andrews -- Touching for the king's evil / William Andrews -- Visiting patients -- Assaying meat and drink / William Andrews -- The gold-headed cane / Tom Robinson -- Magic and medicine / Cuming Walters -- Chaucer's doctor of physic / W.H. Thompson -- The doctors Shakespeare knew / A.H. Wall -- Dickens' doctors / Thomas Frost -- Famous literary doctors / Cuming Walters -- The "Doctor" in time of pestilence / William E.A. Axon -- Mountebanks and medicine / Thomas Frost -- The strange story of the fight with the small-pox / Thomas Frost -- Burkers and body-snatchers / Thomas Frost -- Reminiscences of the cholera / Thomas Frost -- Some old doctors / Mrs. G. Linnæus Banks -- The lee penny -- How our fathers were physicked / J.A. Langford -- Medical folk-lore / John Nicholson -- Of physicians and their fees, with some personal reminiscences / Andrew James Symington. Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc." by William Andrews is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the various dimensions of the medical profession, delving into its representation in history, literature, and folk traditions. Through a compilation of essays by multiple authors, Andrews brings forth intriguing aspects of the medical field, from barber-surgeons of ancient times to royal practices of healing. The opening of the publication provides a thorough preface by Andrews, laying the groundwork for the subsequent essays. He indicates his intent to enlighten readers on the captivating and often forgotten tales of medical practitioners. The first segment introduces the historical context of barber-surgeons, discussing their roles and evolution into distinct professions, along with notable practices like blood-letting. The narrative highlights not only the technical aspects of the profession but also its cultural significance, offering readers a glimpse into how medicine has been interwoven with societal beliefs and practices throughout time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Physicians Physicians in literature Literature and medicine https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39514 80353 80353