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Dame Fortune Smiled: The Doctor's Story (1896)
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ISBN10: 1164616897
ISBN13: 9781164616894
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 338
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164616894
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 338
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Dame Fortune Smiled: The Doctor's Story is a novel written by Willis Barnes and first published in 1896. The story follows the life of Dr. Edward Lawrence, a young and ambitious physician who sets out to make a name for himself in the medical profession. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges, including a difficult medical case, a romantic entanglement, and a personal tragedy.Despite these obstacles, Dr. Lawrence perseveres and ultimately achieves success and happiness. The novel is a classic tale of perseverance, determination, and the power of positive thinking. It is also a reflection of the social and cultural norms of the late 19th century, with its focus on the role of women in society and the importance of family and community.Barnes' writing style is engaging and descriptive, with vivid descriptions of the medical procedures and treatments of the time. The characters are well-drawn and believable, with their flaws and strengths realistically portrayed. Overall, Dame Fortune Smiled: The Doctor's Story is a compelling and inspiring read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and classic literature.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.
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