Physician to the World: The Life of General William C. Gorgas
Gibson, John M.
Published by Duke University Press, Durham, 1950
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Biography of the military physician best-known for his controversial work abating mosquitoes, malaria, and yellow fever in Panama, Florida, & Cuba, allowing the safer completion of the Panama Canal. Hardcover in jacket, as pictured. Light wear to book; jacket rubbed with a few chips & scratches; rubberstamp of Harvard sociologist David Riesman on free endsheet. Text clean; ix, blank, 315 pages; index, bibliography, 6 b/w plates as called for. Size: Octavo. Seller Inventory # v0728
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Title: Physician to the World: The Life of General ...
Publisher: Duke University Press, Durham
Publication Date: 1950
Binding: Hard Cover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Good
Edition: First Edition.
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Physician to the World: The Life of General William C. Gorgas (Library of Alabama Classics)
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University Alabama Press, USA, 1989
ISBN 10: 0817304576
ISBN 13: 9780817304577
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Physician to the World: The Life of General William C. Gorgas
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The University of Alabama Press, Tuscaloosa, 1989
ISBN 10: 0817304576
ISBN 13: 9780817304577
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Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA, Galena, IL, U.S.A.
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Paperback. 8vo. Stiff glazed pictorial wrappers. xxix, 315pp. Illustrations. Near fine. First softbound edition, tight and nice, of this 1950 biography. Seller Inventory # 39472
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Physician to the World: The Life of General William C. Gorgas
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Duke University Press, Durham, NC, 1950
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Condition: fair, ex-lib. First? Edition. First? Printing. 24 cm, 315, illus., footnotes, index, usual library markings, damp damage to bds, pgs stained at bottom, part of DJ pasted at front tape marks to boards and endpapers. Seller Inventory # 28893
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PHYSICIAN TO THE WORLD THE LIFE OF GENERAL WILLIAM C. GORGAS Introduction by Sarah woolfolk Wiggins
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University of Alabama Press, tuscaloosa Alabama, 1989
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PHYSICIAN TO THE WORLD. LIFE OF GENERAL WILLIAM C. GORGAS
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Duke University Press, Durham, N. C., 1950
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Photographs (Black & White) (illustrator). Durham, N. C.: Duke University Press. Good plus condition: jacket rubbed & frayed; stamped/No Dustjacket. 1950. 8vo., ix, 315 pp. . Good plus condition: jacket rubbed & frayed; stamped/No Dustjacket. Seller Inventory # BOOKS7038
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Physician to the world; the life of General William C. Gorgas. 1950 [Leather Bound]
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LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 348. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1950 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 348. Seller Inventory # LB100156146716
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PHYSICIAN TO THE WORLD The Life of General William C. Gorgas
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Duke University Press, Durham, NC, 1950
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 315 pages in very good condition. Pages are clean and unmarked with occasional black and white plates throughout. Green publisher's stain on the head edges. Bound in green cloth with gilt titles on the spine. Lightly faded around the edges. Green dustjacket in good condition with black titles. Heavily worn around the edges with large chips and tears. Faded on the spine. A small puncture hole on the back of the jacket. 1ST EDITION. NPC. VG/G. Book. Seller Inventory # 215204B
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Physician to the World: The Life of General William C. Gorgas
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Duke University Press, Durham, N.C., 1950
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Dust jacket has minor chipping. Seller Inventory # 004016
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Physician to the world; the life of General William C. Gorgas. 1950 [leather Bound]
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1950. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 346, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 346. Seller Inventory # LB1111025440427
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Physician to the world; the life of General William C. Gorgas. 1950 [Leather Bound]
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1950. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 348, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 348. Seller Inventory # LB1111013368716
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