Buy this book on-line Fairley, Peter : Conquest of Pain, The ; The Fascinating Story of Man's Efforts - Thoughout the Ages - To Eradicate PainCharles Scriber's Sons, New York, 1980 ISBN 0684163098
FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A lively history of the origins, nature, and perception of pain and how people have dealt with it over the ages, highlighting the ups and downs of medical reseach and the creation of increasingly effective pharmaceuticals to combat it. Hard cover with dust jacket, illustrated, indexed, 272pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Fairley, Peter : Conquest of Pain, The ; The Fascinating Story of Man's Efforts - Thoughout the Ages - To Eradicate Pain. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres d'occasion, first editions, livres anciens, fine bindings and used books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |