The Cyrurgie Guy De Chauliac, by ed Margaret S Ogden

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"The Cyrurgie Guy De Chauliac, edited by Margaret S. Ogden in 1971, presents a Middle English translation of Guy de Chauliac’s 14th-century surgical masterpiece, Inventarium sive chirurgia magna. This facsimile edition, part of the Early English Text Society’s Original Series, unfolds across seven treatises exploring anatomy, swellings, wounds, ulcers, fractures, special diseases, and antidotes. Notably, it offers detailed medieval surgical techniques for treating fractures and wounds, showcasing how our ancestors wielded scalpels with both superstition and surprising skill. Perfect for those who appreciate a blend of historical medical savvy and linguistic nostalgia."

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Early English Text Society
Hardcover

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