Delightfully witty and richly informative, this book by the author of the classic "Doctor in the House" is a collection of anecdotes describing how the historical breakthroughs in medicine were "really" made. Using hilarious stories, based on actual facts, Gordon shows that most monumental discoveries were originally accidents. 24 pages of b&w photos & drawings.
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Delightfully witty and richly informative, this book by the author of the classic "Doctor in the House" is a collection of anecdotes describing how the historical breakthroughs in medicine were "really" made. Using hilarious stories, based on actual facts, Gordon shows that most monumental discoveries were originally accidents. 24 pages of b&w photos & drawings.
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