In the Middle Ages, surgery was performed by barbers due to their skill with sharp instruments.

In the mid-19th century, a "grand exhibition" of the effects of laughing gas inadvertently led to the discovery of anesthesia. Three decades later, Louis Pasteur enjoyed a crucial breakthrough in his search for vaccinations because his assistant decided, against his orders, to take a vacation.

Here, cardiac surgeon and professor of medical history Jean-Noël Fabiani stitches together the most significant and intriguing episodes from the history of medicine, from chance breakthroughs to hard-fought scientific discoveries.

Author/Artist: Jean-Noel Fabiani / Philippe Bercovici
Publisher: Selfmadehero Books
Page Count: 240pp
Size: 7 x 10
Notes: full color, softcover
Date of Publication: June 24, 2020
ISBN: 978-1910593790