Medicine Before 1840: How to Heal or Kill Your Characters (History of Medicine for Writers, #1)

Before the mid 19th century, medicine had changed very little since ancient times. There was no germ theory or anesthesia and medical practitioners were poorly trained and equipped to deal with the myriad of ailments plaguing people. They did the best they could with the tools and knowledge they possessed. However, sometimes the "best" did more harm than good.

This book provides an overview of medical history from ancient times to 1840 from a writer's perspective. Topics include the training and techniques of doctors and surgeons, available medicines and pain relief, hospitals, infection, treatments, and common diseases. Period nomenclature, tools and other details necessary for writers looking to craft realistic historic scenes or pursue further research are highlighted. Firsthand accounts from medical practitioners and their patients provide a picture of medicine before germ theory and antiseptic practices.

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Medicine Before 1840: How to Heal or Kill Your Characters (History of Medicine for Writers, #1)

Before the mid 19th century, medicine had changed very little since ancient times. There was no germ theory or anesthesia and medical practitioners were poorly trained and equipped to deal with the myriad of ailments plaguing people. They did the best they could with the tools and knowledge they possessed. However, sometimes the "best" did more harm than good.

This book provides an overview of medical history from ancient times to 1840 from a writer's perspective. Topics include the training and techniques of doctors and surgeons, available medicines and pain relief, hospitals, infection, treatments, and common diseases. Period nomenclature, tools and other details necessary for writers looking to craft realistic historic scenes or pursue further research are highlighted. Firsthand accounts from medical practitioners and their patients provide a picture of medicine before germ theory and antiseptic practices.

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Medicine Before 1840: How to Heal or Kill Your Characters (History of Medicine for Writers, #1)

Medicine Before 1840: How to Heal or Kill Your Characters (History of Medicine for Writers, #1)

by Georgie Blalock
Medicine Before 1840: How to Heal or Kill Your Characters (History of Medicine for Writers, #1)
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Medicine Before 1840: How to Heal or Kill Your Characters (History of Medicine for Writers, #1)

Medicine Before 1840: How to Heal or Kill Your Characters (History of Medicine for Writers, #1)

by Georgie Blalock

Overview

Before the mid 19th century, medicine had changed very little since ancient times. There was no germ theory or anesthesia and medical practitioners were poorly trained and equipped to deal with the myriad of ailments plaguing people. They did the best they could with the tools and knowledge they possessed. However, sometimes the "best" did more harm than good.

This book provides an overview of medical history from ancient times to 1840 from a writer's perspective. Topics include the training and techniques of doctors and surgeons, available medicines and pain relief, hospitals, infection, treatments, and common diseases. Period nomenclature, tools and other details necessary for writers looking to craft realistic historic scenes or pursue further research are highlighted. Firsthand accounts from medical practitioners and their patients provide a picture of medicine before germ theory and antiseptic practices.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940181836488
Publisher: Georgie Blalock
Publication date: 06/22/2025
Series: History of Medicine for Writers
Sold by: Draft2Digital
Format: eBook
File size: 79 KB

About the Author

Award winning author Georgie Lee was born and raised in San Diego where she also attended college, majoring in television and film production. She began her professional writing career at a local cable TV station writing marketing videos, promotional spots and public service announcements, some of which still haunt the airwaves.

Blinded by the dazzling lights of Hollywood, she headed north to Los Angeles where she earned her MA in Screenwriting, and settled into a career in the interesting but strange world of the entertainment industry.

A lifelong history buff, Georgie hasn't given up hope that she will one day inherit a title and a manor house. Until then, she fulfills her dreams of lords, ladies and a season in London through her stories. When not writing, she can be found reading non-fiction history or watching any movie with a costume and an accent.

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