The Illustrated True History Of The Elephant Man
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Michael Howell And Peter Ford
Binding: Paperback
Published: Penguin Books., 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This compelling historical biography The Illustrated True History Of The Elephant Man meticulously chronicles the extraordinary life of Joseph Merrick, offering an authoritative account that dispels myths surrounding his existence. It uncovers the medical realities of his condition and the societal perceptions he faced in Victorian England. The narrative presents a deeply human portrait, supported by rare illustrations and archival material, which illuminates Merrick's resilience and the compassion he encountered. Howell and Ford's rigorous research details the true circumstances of his life, from his early years to his time under the care of Dr. Frederick Treves. This definitive work illustrates the profound impact of his story on medical understanding and public empathy.
Author: Michael Howell And Peter Ford
Binding: Paperback
Published: Penguin Books., 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This compelling historical biography The Illustrated True History Of The Elephant Man meticulously chronicles the extraordinary life of Joseph Merrick, offering an authoritative account that dispels myths surrounding his existence. It uncovers the medical realities of his condition and the societal perceptions he faced in Victorian England. The narrative presents a deeply human portrait, supported by rare illustrations and archival material, which illuminates Merrick's resilience and the compassion he encountered. Howell and Ford's rigorous research details the true circumstances of his life, from his early years to his time under the care of Dr. Frederick Treves. This definitive work illustrates the profound impact of his story on medical understanding and public empathy.