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House Calls
The True Story of a Pioneer Doctor
By Manson, Ainslie
- ISBN
- 978-0-88899-446-2
- Publisher
- Vancouver : Douglas & McIntyre, c2001.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2001
Gr 3-5 Through the voice of a fictional girl, Manson tells the story of her great-great-grandfather, who was a pioneer doctor on the Canadian frontier. Kathleen rides with Dr. H. as he makes house calls. She describes various illnesses, injuries, and treatments, including leeches, bleeding, and herbal teas. She notes that in addition to serving as physician, John Hutchison acted as postman, coroner, delivery man, justice of the peace, and friend. It's no won...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
