Curiosities of Medical Experience

"Curiosities of Medical Experience" by J. G. Millingen is an exploration of bizarre and rare medical observations from the early 1800s that questions established medical beliefs, revealing the odd connections between people's lives, bodies, and the medical field. The book promises to mix strange stories with medical mysteries, reflecting the period's views of health and healing. Starting with a look at obesity, the author shows how different societies and times have seen body size, drawing from history and culture, while sharing both funny stories and medical opinions from the past, welcoming readers into a world where medicine and human experience meet in fascinating ways.