Table of Contents

Introduction /Desperate Remedies /All is Vanity /Embarrassing Bodies /Tired & Emotional /Cutting Edge

About the Author

Caroline Rance is the curator and editor of www.thequackdoctor.com, a blog which investigates the stories behind the advertised medicines of the Victorian era. She has an MA in the history of medicine and has published both fiction and non-fiction.

Reviews

"Thank god for modern medicine. This novelty book reminds us what used to pass for healing in ancient times. ...this book will have you alternately howling with laughter and clearing your throat in disgust." --National Nurses United"Along with such interesting and odd advice, the book also contains many pictures of the original advertisements and written passages for the above-mentioned cures. These additions are as entertaining as the text. This is a must-have book for those who like exploring the 'science' behind medicine. I wonder if future readers will think our own traditions are as primitive and repulsive." --Historical Novel Society

Thank god for modern medicine. This novelty book reminds us what used to pass for healing in ancient times. ...this book will have you alternately howling with laughter and clearing your throat in disgust. "National Nurses United" Along with such interesting and odd advice, the book also contains many pictures of the original advertisements and written passages for the above-mentioned cures. These additions are as entertaining as the text. This is a must-have book for those who like exploring the 'science' behind medicine. I wonder if future readers will think our own traditions are as primitive and repulsive. "Historical Novel Society""

"Along with such interesting and odd advice, the book also contains many pictures of the original advertisements and written passages for the above-mentioned cures. These additions are as entertaining as the text. This is a must-have book for those who like exploring the 'science' behind medicine. I wonder if future readers will think our own traditions are as primitive and repulsive." "Historical Novel Society
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"Thank god for modern medicine. This novelty book reminds us what used to pass for healing in ancient times. ...this book will have you alternately howling with laughter and clearing your throat in disgust" "National Nurses United""