Blood Work: A Tale of Medicine and Murder in the Scientific Revolution by Holly Tucker

Blood Work: A Tale of Medicine and Murder in the Scientific Revolution

Holly Tucker

304 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

nonfiction history science challenging informative medium-paced
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In December 1667, maverick physician Jean Denis transfused calf's blood into one of Paris's most notorious madmen. Days later, the madman was dead and Denis was framed for murder. A riveting expos of the fierce debates, deadly politics, and cutth...

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