To sum it up, this book might be called an anecdotal history of medicine as practiced in the rural west of the united states from the mid1800s through 1938. Hertzler tells the story of his life in rural kansas. Youll find a range of smaller carts suited to two passengers and those with extra space for the whole family. Horse carts and carriages are the perfect mode of transport for weddings and other big events. A colorful figure in the medical world today, head. Find the horse and buggy doctor by hertzler, arthur e at biblio. Bookenddesigns the horse and buggy doctor is up in the. Used stagecoaches, wagons and carriages for sale hansen. The horse and buggy doctor bison book s 0803257171 by.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The boards and spine are solid and with moderate wear. Here in a book of enchanting intimacy and homely humor is the story of an american country doctor of countless country doctors all over america. The horse and buggy doctor among works approved by cardinals committee communism and man others named are st. He delves into his philosophy of life in general as seen by a rural doctor. Arthur emanual hertzler kansapedia kansas historical. Also a white etching of a horse and buggy on front board. A first edition hardcover book titled the horse and buggy doctor, by arthur e. Amish buggies are both practical transport, and symbolic of the people. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
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The horse and buggy doctor by hertzler, arthur 1938. Any person driving or operating an automobile or motor vehicle had to yield to a person riding or driving a horse driven buggy and to come to a standstill as quickly as possible and to remain. In england, where the term seems to have originated late in the 18th century, the buggy held only one person and commonly had two wheels. This book provides insight into the basic knowledge and practice of the horse and buggy doctor of the past. Covers the building of the carriage and the wheels.
Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Though most amish allow riding in motor vehicles such as cars and buses, no amish permit ownership of the automobile. Hertzlers writing reflects the writing style of the past but he is very articulate. In part it is descriptive of medical methods of the period. A blue ribbon books, 1941 book has a dedication inside the front cover but is otherwise clean inside. Arthur emanuel hertzler is the author of the horse and buggy doctor 3. Arthur e hertzler here in a book of enchanting intimacy and homely humor is the story of an american country doctor of countless country doctors all over america. Published by harper brothers in 1938, a stated first edition, with a green hardcover and horse and buggy. The horse and buggy doctor by arthur hertzler first. In larger part it is a book rich in anecdotes, a lively and somewhat roughandready depiction of the country physicians experiences in general and dr. The horse and buggy doctor pocket books by arthur e hertzler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Book is in nf condition, tight, no marks, no smells, no foxing. Milburn stone designed by of the horse and buggy doctor.
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Arthur hertzler practiced medicine in halstead and became known as the horse and buggy doctor and wrote a bestseller to document his personal experiences during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The horse and buggy doctor by arthur emanuel hertzler. See more ideas about horse and buggy, horse drawn wagon and horse wagon. Hertzler, the kansas horse and buggy doctor edward hagerman hashinger. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Buggy, also called road wagon, light, hooded with a folding, or falling, top, two or fourwheeled carriage of the 19th and early 20th centuries, usually pulled by one horse. Horse drawn wagon, horse and buggy, horse books, western.
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