Round the Red Lamp: Being Facts and Fancies of Medical Life: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Round the Red Lamp: Being Facts and Fancies of Medical Life is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Doyle, Arthur Conan (1859–1930).
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"Round the Red Lamp: Being Facts and Fancies of Medical Life" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of stories written during the late 19th century. The work delves into various aspects of medical life, presenting a blend of both factual and fictional narratives that explore the realities and complexities faced by practitioners and their patients. The opening portion introduces us to Dr. James Winter, an old-fashioned country doctor whose approach to medicine contrasts sharply with the modern practices of his younger colleagues. Through humorous anecdotes and character observations, we see Dr. Winter's endearing yet outdated methods, as well as the reverence he holds in his community despite the advancements in medical science that he remains oblivious to. The narrative highlights the tension between traditional and modern medical practices, setting the stage for a series of engaging tales that promise to illuminate the graver sides of life in the medical field, while also portraying the human stories behind the treatments.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Round the Red Lamp: Being Facts and Fancies of Medical Life
- Author credits: Doyle, Arthur Conan (1859–1930)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Medical fiction
- Physicians -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Health & Medicine
- Category: Short Stories
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