A Sketch of Medicine and Pharmacy and a View of its Progress by the Massengill Family From the Fifteenth to the Twentieth Century

This fascinating book traces the history of medicine and pharmacy through the lens of one family's experiences. From the days of bloodletting and leeches to modern pharmacology, the Massengills have been at the forefront of the field, and their story is both informative and entertaining.

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