The Autobiography Of A Quack And The Case Of George Dedlow (1900)

The Autobiography Of A Quack And The Case Of George Dedlow is a novel written by S. Weir Mitchell and published in 1900. The book is a fictional autobiography of a doctor named John S. McPherson, who is a self-proclaimed ""quack"" and a master of the art of deception. McPherson takes the reader on a journey through his life, from his early years as a medical student to his rise to fame as a renowned physician. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part being McPherson's autobiography and the second part being the case of George Dedlow. In the second part, McPherson tells the story of George Dedlow, a wealthy man who becomes paralyzed after a fall from a horse. McPherson is called in to treat Dedlow and uses his unorthodox methods to cure him. However, Dedlow's recovery is short-lived as he eventually dies from complications related to his paralysis. The Autobiography Of A Quack And The Case Of George Dedlow is a satire on the medical profession and the practice of medicine in the late 19th century. Mitchell uses McPherson's character to criticize the medical establishment and the use of untested and dangerous treatments. The book is also a commentary on the power of suggestion and the placebo effect in medicine. Overall, The Autobiography Of A Quack And The Case Of George Dedlow is an entertaining and thought-provoking novel that provides a unique perspective on the history of medicine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.