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A Physician's Holiday: Or A Month In Switzerland In The Summer Of 1848 (1850)

A Physician's Holiday: Or A Month In Switzerland In The Summer Of 1848 (1850)

Forbes, John

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ISBN10: 1164542656
ISBN13: 9781164542650
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 374
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.77 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Physician's Holiday: Or A Month In Switzerland In The Summer Of 1848 is a travelogue written by John Forbes, a physician who took a break from his medical practice to explore Switzerland in the summer of 1848. The book, which was published in 1850, describes Forbes' journey through the Swiss Alps, his encounters with the local people, and his observations on the country's culture, history, and natural beauty. Forbes also discusses his experiences with the Swiss healthcare system, which he found to be highly advanced and efficient. The book is a fascinating account of a physician's adventure in Switzerland during a time of political and social upheaval in Europe, and provides a unique perspective on the country's history and culture.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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