Essentials of Medicine: A Text-Book of Medicine

The book is in fair condition, with noticeable wear on the spine and cover edges. The binding remains intact, ensuring the book is structurally sound. There is no dust jacket present. The pages are slightly yellowed, consistent with its publication date, but remain clean and legible.

"Essentials of Medicine: A Text-Book of Medicine" by Charles Phillips Emerson, M.D., and Nellie Gates Brown, R.N., is a comprehensive medical textbook published by J. B. Lippincott Company in 1936. This twelfth revised edition is part of Lippincott's Nursing Manuals series, designed for students beginning a medical course, nurses, and others interested in patient care. Emerson, formerly of Johns Hopkins Hospital and Indiana University, and Brown, a director at Ball Memorial Hospital, bring authoritative insights into medical education. Illustrated by Emerson, this edition provides detailed medical knowledge relevant to its time. The book is scarce in this particular revised edition, making it a valuable addition to collections focused on historical medical texts. The physical condition shows signs of wear typical for its age, with a sturdy binding and no dust jacket.