Health Heroes: Edward Livingston Trudeau

By Grace T. Hallock and C. E. Turner

Book Overview

Health Heroes: Edward Livingston Trudeau is a biography written by Grace T. Hallock about the life and achievements of Edward Livingston Trudeau. Trudeau was a physician and pioneer in the field of tuberculosis research and treatment in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book explores his childhood, education, and early medical career, as well as his own struggle with tuberculosis and how it influenced his work. It also delves into his establishment of the Adirondack Cottage Sanitarium, a treatment facility for tuberculosis patients, and his contributions to the development of the tuberculosis vaccine. The book highlights Trudeau's dedication to improving public health and his impact on the field of medicine. It is suitable for readers interested in medical history, public health, and biographies of notable figures.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: 1432555421
• ISBN13: 9781432555429
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"