Searching for Dr. Harris The Life and Times of a Remarkable African American Physician

This book, authored by Margaret Humphreys, delves into the life and legacy of Dr. J. D. Harris, a remarkable African American physician. It explores his contributions to medicine and society during a transformative period in American history, particularly around the time of the Civil War. The work i...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Humphreys, Margaret (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press 2024.
Edición:1st ed
Colección:Studies in Social Medicine Series
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Half Title
  • Series Page
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Dedication
  • Contents
  • List of Illustrations
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • 1 The Formative Years
  • 2 The Migration to Ohio
  • 3 Poetry and Politics
  • 4 Revolution in Cleveland, 1858-1859
  • 5 The Anglo-African Empire
  • 6 Colonizing the Caribbean
  • 7 The Great Transition, 1862-1864
  • 8 Family Ties in Reconstruction, 1864-1869
  • 9 Medicine and Politics, 1864-1869
  • 10 Finding a Professional Home
  • 11 A Roaring Fire, a Fading Light
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Index.