Content area
Abstract
In this fine book, K. Patrick Ober relates Samuel Clemens's personal experiences with illness, his reflections on the failings of traditional allopathic medicine, and his encounters with diverse and competing medical therapies, including patent medicines, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, mind cure, osteopathy, homeopathy, and faith healing.
Details
Title
MARK TWAIN AND MEDICINE: "ANY MUMMERY WILL CURE"
Author
Clark, Stephanie Brown, MD, PhD
Pages
2529-2530
Section
Book Review
Publication year
2004
Publication date
Jun 10, 2004
Website
ISSN
00284793
e-ISSN
15334406
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
223941485
Copyright
Copyright © 2004 Massachusetts Medical Society. All rights reserved.