Who's To Blame? Or A Week's Experience Of A Gastric Follicle (1874)

By William Michael Whitmarsh

Book Overview

Who's To Blame? Or A Week's Experience Of A Gastric Follicle is a book written by William Michael Whitmarsh and published in 1874. The book is a satirical and humorous take on the medical profession and the various theories and practices related to digestion and nutrition that were prevalent at the time. The story is narrated by a gastric follicle, a small gland in the stomach, who recounts its experiences over the course of a week as it processes various foods and interacts with the other organs of the digestive system. Along the way, the follicle encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a pompous physician, a quack doctor, and a group of food reformers, each with their own ideas about what constitutes a healthy diet. Through its observations and interactions, the follicle exposes the absurdities and contradictions of the prevailing medical theories of the day, and offers a humorous critique of the sometimes misguided efforts to improve human health and wellbeing. Overall, Who's To Blame? is a witty and entertaining read that offers a unique perspective on the history of medicine and the evolution of our understanding of nutrition and digestion.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: 1165137283
• ISBN13: 9781165137282
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"