Title: The High-German Doctor, Vol. 1: With Many Additions and Alterations; To Which Is Added, a Large Explanatory Index (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books Dez 2018
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0266718078
ISBN 13: 9780266718079
Binding: Buch
Condition: Neu
Dimensions: 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 0 millimeters depth
Weight: 941 grams

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A satirical look at a flamboyant quack doctor and his dramatic, ever-changing “practice” on the public stage.

The book presents a lively, tongue-in-cheek portrayal of “The High-German Doctor,” a character whose bold claims and sensational cures invite both awe and skepticism. Through theatrical exploits and public demonstrations, it paints a portrait of medical showmanship and the clash between fame, reputation, and genuine skill.

A vivid early-18th-century setting with the energy of public performance and medical controversy
A portrait of a physician who blends personal bravado with controversial methods
Satire that critiques fame, authority, and the boundaries between science and showmanship
An injured sense of professional pride contrasted with the wit and resilience of other observers

Ideal for readers of historical satire, theatre from the Restoration era, and works that explore the tension between popular belief and professional expertise.

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