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About the Book Books about the History of Medicine shows examine how medical science has progressed over centuries to address the diseases, illnesses and ailments that have afflicted populations. Titles include: A History of Epidemic Pestilences from the Earliest Ages, Biography: Pioneer work in opening the medical profession to women, Diphtheria, as It Prevailed in the United States from 1860 to 1866, Joseph-Ignace Guillotin (1738-1814), Folk-Medicine; A Chapter in the History of Culture, and Birth Injuries of the Child. About us Trieste Publishing's aim is to provide readers with the highest quality reproductions of fiction and non-fiction literature that has stood the test of time. Our titles are produced from scans of the original books and as a result may sometimes have imperfections. To ensure a high-quality product we have: thoroughly reviewed every page of all the books in the catalog repaired some of the text in some cases, and rejected titles that are not of the highest quality. You can look up "Trieste Publishing" in categories that interest you to find other titles in our large collection. Come home to the books that made a difference