The Elephant Man, And Other Reminiscences
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: Sir Frederick Treves
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell, 1923
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This compelling collection of memoirs chronicles the extraordinary life of Joseph Merrick, known as The Elephant Man, offering a unique perspective from the surgeon who cared for him. Beyond this poignant account, the volume presents a series of fascinating medical and personal anecdotes from a distinguished career in Victorian and Edwardian medicine. The narrative illustrates the challenges and triumphs of a bygone era, revealing the human stories behind complex medical conditions and the societal attitudes of the time. With an authoritative yet compassionate tone, the author details his experiences, providing invaluable insights into both the medical profession and the human condition.
Author: Sir Frederick Treves
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell, 1923
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This compelling collection of memoirs chronicles the extraordinary life of Joseph Merrick, known as The Elephant Man, offering a unique perspective from the surgeon who cared for him. Beyond this poignant account, the volume presents a series of fascinating medical and personal anecdotes from a distinguished career in Victorian and Edwardian medicine. The narrative illustrates the challenges and triumphs of a bygone era, revealing the human stories behind complex medical conditions and the societal attitudes of the time. With an authoritative yet compassionate tone, the author details his experiences, providing invaluable insights into both the medical profession and the human condition.