David J. Peck’s Or Perish in the Attempt ingeniously combines the remarkable adventures of Lewis and Clark with an examination of the health problems their expedition faced. Formidable problems indeed; but the author patiently; expertly—and humorously—guides us through the medical travails of the famous journey; juxtaposing treatment then against remedy now. The result is a fascinating book that sheds new light not only on Lewis and Clark and the men and one remarkable woman (and her infant) who accompanied them along an eight-thousand-mile wilderness path but also on the practice of medicine in their time and place.
#1709444 in Books 2013-12-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .29 x 6.00l; .57 #File Name: 0802869777192 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerBeautifully relevant book!!1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great book!By JohnnyIt was an honor to write this book; which took me on a four year journey of research and critical reflection. For those interested in ideas that can fund radical and lasting social change and transformation; this is the book for you.Enjoy!
