In "Bleeding, Blistering, and Purging: Health and Medicine in the 1800s," Matthew Strange explores the tumultuous history of medical practices in the 19th century. The book dives into the era's most controversial treatments, including bloodletting, purging, and the use of blisters to cure ailments. Strange examines how these practices reflect the scientific understanding of the time and the cultural attitudes toward health and illness. Through vivid anecdotes and historical accounts, the narrative reveals the struggles between emerging modern medicine and traditional methods, highlighting the fascinating evolution of healthcare and the quest for better patient outcomes despite the often-harrowing practices of the period. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Daily Life in America in the 1800s .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-15 years.

There are 64 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2009 by Mason Crest Publishers .