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Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. First Edition. (no dust jacket) [a serviceable reading copy, but no more; the book had gotten wet at some point, with consequent large staining and cloth rippling to lower right corner of front cover, and a smaller area similarly blemished on rear cover; former owner's initials plus date & place of purchase in ink along edge of rear pastedown; large, attractive custom bookplate of one Forrest P. Blunt on front pastedown, partially affected at lower corner by previously-described dampstaining]. Mystery novel set in Washington, D.C., revolving around the murder of a mysterious Argentine woman in her Washington mansion. (Note serious condition issues; offered as a reading/reference copy only.).

Zustand: Fair. First edition copy. . No Dust Jacket Dampstained. (Mystery, fiction, Detectives).

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 240 pages. 6.00x0.55x9.00 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Members of the Serpentine Club investigate the death of a beautiful and mysterious Argentine woman who lives in a Washington, D.C., mansion.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Medical Department of the Army; Its History, Activities and Organization' provides an exhaustive examination of the administrative framework and historical development of the United States Army's medical services. This authoritative work traces the evolution of the department from its early inception through the significant expansions necessitated by major conflicts, including the First World War. It details the intricate organizational structure of the Surgeon General's Office, the Medical Corps, the Dental Corps, the Veterinary Corps, and the Army Nurse Corps.This volume serves as a critical resource for understanding how the military manages healthcare, sanitation, and the physical well-being of its personnel. The text outlines the various functions of the department, ranging from hospital management and medical supply procurement to laboratory research and the training of specialized personnel. By analyzing the legislative background and the internal mechanics of the service, James A. Tobey offers a clear picture of the vital role the Medical Department plays within the broader context of national defense. This study remains an essential reference for historians of military medicine, public health administrators, and those interested in the institutional history of the American armed forces.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Riders of the Plagues: The Story of the Conquest of Disease' provides a compelling and detailed account of humanity's enduring battle against infectious diseases. James Alner Tobey traces the historical trajectory of public health, documenting how mankind moved from a state of helplessness in the face of devastating epidemics to a position of scientific mastery. The work explores the significant breakthroughs in medical science that led to the control and eradication of some of history's most lethal pathogens, including the plague, smallpox, and cholera.Through a series of engaging narratives, the book highlights the lives and contributions of the visionary scientists, doctors, and reformers who revolutionized our understanding of contagion. From the foundations of bacteriology to the implementation of modern sanitation and vaccination programs, the text illustrates the persistence and ingenuity required to overcome the 'riders of the plagues.' By focusing on the scientific and social progress that defined the field, the work offers a profound look at the triumphs of preventive medicine and the courageous individuals who dedicated their lives to the preservation of human health.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Medical Department of the Army; Its History, Activities and Organization' provides an exhaustive examination of the administrative framework and historical development of the United States Army's medical services. This authoritative work traces the evolution of the department from its early inception through the significant expansions necessitated by major conflicts, including the First World War. It details the intricate organizational structure of the Surgeon General's Office, the Medical Corps, the Dental Corps, the Veterinary Corps, and the Army Nurse Corps.This volume serves as a critical resource for understanding how the military manages healthcare, sanitation, and the physical well-being of its personnel. The text outlines the various functions of the department, ranging from hospital management and medical supply procurement to laboratory research and the training of specialized personnel. By analyzing the legislative background and the internal mechanics of the service, James A. Tobey offers a clear picture of the vital role the Medical Department plays within the broader context of national defense. This study remains an essential reference for historians of military medicine, public health administrators, and those interested in the institutional history of the American armed forces.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Riders of the Plagues: The Story of the Conquest of Disease' provides a compelling and detailed account of humanity's enduring battle against infectious diseases. James Alner Tobey traces the historical trajectory of public health, documenting how mankind moved from a state of helplessness in the face of devastating epidemics to a position of scientific mastery. The work explores the significant breakthroughs in medical science that led to the control and eradication of some of history's most lethal pathogens, including the plague, smallpox, and cholera.