The Why of Albert Schweitzer; An Appraisal in Depth of the Career of an Extraordinary Man of Medicine

New York, N.Y. Hawthorn Books, Inc., 1965. First Edition [stated], presumed first printing. Hardcover. 312, [8] pages. DJ has some wear, soiling, tears and chips. Illustrations. Minor tape and sticker soiling on the fep and rep. Inscribed on the front free end paper by the author. Inscription reads: To my good friend, Ann Jaskonish, with the very best wishes of the author, Joseph Franklin Montague, M.D. Topics covered include The Moment of Truth; Part 1: The Hospital; Part II, The Man; and Part III: The Impact. Also includes For Those Interested in Further Reading; Note from the President of Gabon; and an Appendix and an Index. Also includes 40 black and white illustrations of Doctor Schweitzer and his patients. This book was written to show--without hero-worship and without sensationalism--Albert Schweitzer's aims and achievements (and his failures) in Africa. Doctor Joseph Franklin wrote this book to show--without hero-worship and without sensationalism--Dr. Schweitzer's actual aims and achievements (and his failures) in Africa. Condition: Good / Good.

Keywords: Albert Schweitzer, Medical Doctors, Medical Achievements, Norman Cousins, Gabon, Lambarene, Hospital, Patients, Medical Services, Humanitarian, Medical Research

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Price: $45.00

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