Dr. Harcourt's Assistant V1: A Tale Of The Present Day (1868)

By Mary Clementina Hibbert Ware

Book Overview

Dr. Harcourt's Assistant V1: A Tale Of The Present Day is a novel written by Mary Clementina Hibbert Ware in 1868. The story revolves around a young woman named Lucy who becomes the assistant of Dr. Harcourt, a renowned physician in London. Lucy is a talented and intelligent woman who is determined to prove herself in a male-dominated profession.As Lucy learns the ropes of being a physician's assistant, she is faced with various challenges and obstacles. She must navigate the complexities of the medical profession, deal with the prejudices of her male colleagues, and balance her personal life with her demanding career.The novel also explores themes of class, gender, and social hierarchy. Lucy comes from a lower-class background, and her struggles to succeed in a privileged world are a central theme of the book. The novel also touches on issues such as poverty, social injustice, and the role of women in society.Overall, Dr. Harcourt's Assistant V1: A Tale Of The Present Day is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the world of medicine and the challenges faced by women in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166999939
• ISBN13: 9781166999933
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"