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Recreations Of An Australian Surgeon is a book written by Samuel Thomas Knaggs, first published in 1888. The book is a collection of essays and stories that recount the author's experiences as a surgeon in Australia during the late 19th century. The stories cover a wide range of topics, including medical cases, travel experiences, and encounters with indigenous Australians. The book provides a unique insight into the medical practices and challenges faced by surgeons in Australia during this time period. Knaggs describes the difficulties of practicing medicine in a remote and often harsh environment, as well as the cultural differences he encountered while treating indigenous patients. The author's writing style is engaging and often humorous, making the book an enjoyable read for both medical professionals and general readers. The stories are also accompanied by illustrations and photographs, adding to the book's visual appeal. Overall, Recreations Of An Australian Surgeon is an important historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a surgeon in 19th century Australia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Recreations Of An Australian Surgeon is a book written by Samuel Thomas Knaggs, first published in 1888. The book is a collection of essays and stories that recount the author's experiences as a surgeon in Australia during the late 19th century. The stories cover a wide range of topics, including medical cases, travel experiences, and encounters with indigenous Australians. The book provides a unique insight into the medical practices and challenges faced by surgeons in Australia during this time period. Knaggs describes the difficulties of practicing medicine in a remote and often harsh environment, as well as the cultural differences he encountered while treating indigenous patients. The author's writing style is engaging and often humorous, making the book an enjoyable read for both medical professionals and general readers. The stories are also accompanied by illustrations and photographs, adding to the book's visual appeal. Overall, Recreations Of An Australian Surgeon is an important historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a surgeon in 19th century Australia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.