Hippocrates in a Red Vest: The Biography of a Frontier Doctor
Palo Alto: American West Publishing Company, 1973.
Illustrated with black and white photographs. 352 pages. 8vo, red boards, dust wrapper. Palo Alto: American West Publishing Company, (1973). A very good(+) copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper. Ownership signature on front free end paper.
A warm, human biography of a frontier doctor who brought his compassion and healing talents to the rugged country of Southern Colorado. By the time he had reached his mid-thirties Michael Beshoar had participated in both sides of the Civil War as a surgeon, established a private medical practice, become an editor, legislator, judge, farmer, businessman and mayor.
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Wrapper: Yes
Condition: Very Good(+) / Very Good(+)
Language: English
ISBN: 0910118310
Price: $35.00
Item #305177