Post Mortems of Mere Mortals: Essays, Historical and Medical

Post Mortems of Mere Mortals: Essays, Historical and Medical by Charles MacLaurin. Published by Sun Dial Press, New York, NY, 1940. 3rd Copyright Date. Hardbound, no DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Acceptable. Spine cover missing, board edges frayed. Overall content excellent; could be rebound. 291 Pgs. Introduction by Dr Joseph Collins. The aim of this series of essays is to throw such light upon historical figures as regards to their physical condition; and to consider how far their actions were influenced by their health. Includes: Anne Boleyn; Jeanne d'Arc; Don John of Austria, Cervantes, and Don Quixote; Napoleon I; King Henry the Saint; Ivan the Terrible; Henry Fielding; F W Nietzsche, Arthur Schopenhauer; and others. Description text copyright 2011 BooksForComfort. Item ID 24509.