| Author |
Joulin, Désiré Joseph, 1821-1874 |
| Title |
Les causeries du docteur
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| Original Publication |
France: Didier et cie,1868.
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| Credits |
Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
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| Summary |
"Les causeries du docteur" by Désiré Joseph Joulin is a collection of light-hearted medical discussions written in the late 19th century. This work presents a blend of humor and science, where the author aims to entertain while also introducing various medical topics, including observations from the medical faculty in Paris. Joulin’s witty tone and engaging anecdotes suggest a refreshing take on the medical field. At the start of the book, the author sets an inviting tone, explaining that amidst the serious work of science, there is a need for lighter subjects. He dedicates the text to a professor, emphasizing his desire to bring both joy and knowledge through his casual conversations. The opening chapter vividly depicts the lively atmosphere of a medical faculty's reopening, highlighting the excitement of students and the grandeur of professors, which creates an engaging backdrop for the discussions to follow. There's a playful commentary on societal views of medicine and doctors, along with anecdotes that mix humor with serious medical observations, setting the stage for a unique exploration of medical themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
R: Medicine
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| Subject |
Medicine -- Anecdotes
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69621 |
| Release Date |
Dec 23, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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