The Strange Story of of Dr James Barry

Rae, Isobel

Language: English

Published by Longmans, Green & Co, 1958

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Hardback in green cloth boards, gilt titles, light shelf wear, clean copy, light shelf wear, otherwise in Very Good condition, dustwrapper has some light marking on back cover, small nicks to spine, otherwise in Very Good condition.In a clear archival wrapper. First edition, pp124, index. After more than 40 years of service in the British Army as a surgeon, and attaining high rank, it was discovered that the diminutive but redoubtable Dr. James Barry was a woman ; she may have been the first woman of modern times to qualify as a doctor and practise as a surgeon, which, according to contemporary sources, she practised with remarkable intelligence and skill.

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Title
The Strange Story of of Dr James Barry
Author
Rae, Isobel
Publisher
Longmans, Green & Co
Publication year
1958
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
1st Edition
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Deeside Books has been trading since 1997 and is a traditional bookshop located in the centre of the tourist village of Ballater on Royal Deeside in Aberdeenshire. We are located on the main A93 road from Aberdeen to Braemar, just eight miles from Balmoral Castle. Ballater is also within the scenic Cairngorms National Park. We have a stock of approximately 10,000 out of print, antiquarian and remainder books within the shop with specialisations in Scottish, Field Sports, Military, Climbing & Polar and Transport. In addition, we have a good selection of new books with an emphasis on new Scottish titles. Also we will have several thousand books listed on ABE and on our own website, www.deesidebooks.com .We offer a no obligation booksearch on our own website.

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