Bleed, Blister, Puke, and Purge: The Dirty Secrets Behind Early American Medicine | 
so-soBefore modern medicine, people (doctors incl) really didn‘t know much about science or how the human body works. Many of us who read history or historical fiction certainly have read about “bleeding” people to cure various ailments. There was also a section on women in medicine. This was interesting, but also quite short. So for anyone who wants a quick overview of the topic, this is a good place to start. It also has a catchy title.
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