The Gold-Headed Cane (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover the lives, rooms, and rituals of London’s physicians through a legendary cane that tying together centuries of medical history, personalities, and the changing world of medicine.

This edition revisits the Gold-Headed Cane, exploring how a single heirloom traveled from the hands of famous doctors to a central library display. It blends vivid scenes from the College of Physicians with portraits of iconic figures, revealing how their world shaped the practice and public perception of medicine in London. What you’ll experience

• A narrative that pairs with historical snapshots of 17th–19th century medical life
• Profiles of renowned physicians and the objects that marked their eras
• Insights into how institutions and professional culture evolved over time
• Connections between medical practice, politics, and social change

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