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Quackery (A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything) - Book by Lydia Kang

Name: Quackery (A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything)
Author: Lydia Kang

Lydia Kang’s Quackery is a fascinating exploration of medical treatments throughout history that now seem absurd, dangerous, or downright bizarre. From bloodletting to the use of radium, the book humorously and insightfully recounts the most misguided and harmful "cures" that people once believed would heal them.

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Original Language: English

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