
Curiosities of Medical Experience
An Exploration of 19th Century Medical Practices and BeliefsBy J. G. MillingenLength22h 18m
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In "Curiosities of Medical Experience," J. G. Millingen embarks on a captivating exploration of the peculiarities and anomalies within the medical field, presenting a collection of accounts that blend empirical observation with anecdotal evidence. Utilizing a descriptive yet accessible literary style reminiscent of early Victorian narratives, Millingen deftly intertwines scientific inquiry with rich storytelling, offering insights into the human condition as revealed through medical phenomena. The book serves as a reflection of its time, capturing the burgeoning interest in experimental medicine and the ethical quandaries that arose alongside emerging medical practices. J. G. Millingen, a distinguished physician and surgeon in the 19th century, drew from a wealth of clinical experience and personal curiosity, leading him to document the often-overlooked eccentricities of medical cases. His unique background, including his work in diverse settings and his exposure to a variety of medical practices, shaped his understanding of the complexities of healing and the unpredictability of human health. Millingen's enlightened perspective represents a pivotal moment in medical literature, bridging the gap between the anecdotal and the clinical. I highly recommend "Curiosities of Medical Experience" to both scholars and lay readers alike. It invites readers to engage with the fascinating outline of human experiences in medicine, fostering a greater appreciation for the intricacies of health. Millingen's blend of vivid narrative and insightful commentary presents a delightful journey through the paradoxes of medical practice, making it an essential read for anyone intrigued by the marvels and mysteries of medicine.
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GenreHealth and Wellness
Length22 hrs 18 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 21, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION.
26DÆMONOMANIA.
2OBESITY.
27THE PLAGUE.
3DWARFS.
28ABSTINENCE.
4GIGANTIC RACES.
29POISON OF THE UPAS, OR IPO.
5UNLAWFUL CURES.
30HOMOPHAGOUS AND POLYPHAGOUS.
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6VOICE AND SPEECH.
31CAUSES OF INSANITY.
7ECSTATIC EXALTATION.
32LEPROSY.
8VARIETIES OF MANKIND.
33THE ASPIC.
9ON THE INHUMATION OF THE DEAD IN CITIES.
34SELDEN’S COMPARISON BETWEEN A DIVINE, A STATESMAN, AND A PHYSICIAN.
10BURIED ALIVE.
35THE LETTUCE.
11SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION.
36MEDICAL FEES.
12BRASSICA ERUCA, OR THE ROCKET PLANT.
37ENTHUSIASM.
13CAGLIOSTRO.
38MEDICINAL EFFECTS OF WATER.
14LUNAR INFLUENCE ON HUMAN LIFE AND DISEASES.
39PROVERBS AND SAYINGS REGARDING HEALTH AND DISEASE.
15SPECTACLES.
40THE NIGHT-MARE.
16LEECHES.
41INCUBATION OF DISEASES.
17SOMNAMBULISM.
42QUACKERY AND CHARLATANISM.
18MEDICAL POWERS OF MUSIC.
43ON THE USE OF TEA.
19THE FOOD OF MANKIND. ITS USE AND ABUSE.
44MANDRAGORE.
20INFLUENCE OF IMAGINATION.
45BARBER-SURGEONS, AND THE PROGRESS OF CHIRURGICAL ART.
21ANCIENT IDEAS OF PHRENOLOGY.
46ON DREAMS.
22PERFUMES.
47ON FLAGELLATION.
23LOVE PHILTERS AND POTIONS.
48ON LIFE AND THE BLOOD.
24VENTRILOQUISM.
49OF THE HOMŒOPATHIC DOCTRINES.
25CHAUCER’S DESCRIPTION OF A PHYSICIAN. THE DOCTOR OF PHYSIC.
50DOCTRINE OF SIGNATURES.