Description: Brand New Book: "Dr. Benjamin Rush: A Short Biography: Physician and Founding Father of America" by Doug West, Ph.D.51thst Book in The 30 Minute Book Series Paperback 5" x 8". 65 pages. Published in 2021. Free shipping to US Destinations. Book DescriptionDo you want to learn about Dr. Benjamin Rush but don’t have the time or patience to read a thick book? Then this is the short and concise book for you!! The book “Dr. Benjamin Rush: A Short Biography” covers the many accomplishments of this amazing patriot and physician: · He was a member of the Continental Congress and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.· Served as the Surgeon-General of the Middle Department of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.· He was one of the few physicians that stayed in Philadelphia during the great yellow fever outbreak of 1793.· He established the first free medical dispensary in the United States that treated the thousands of the poor at no charge.· Served as president of the “Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery.”· Founded Dickenson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.· He was one of the first doctors to treat mental illness as a medical condition and developed treatments. Today he is recognized as the “Father of Psychiatry” in America.· And more… The book “Dr. Benjamin Rush: A Short Biography” gives a crisp look at the life and times of the man Benjamin Rush. To illustrate the story of his life there are numerous pictures of the people, places, and events that were part of the life of this patriot and leading physician of the United States. In addition, the book contains: a list of reference books for further reading, a timeline of Dr. Rush’s life and events of that period of history, and a section that contains short biographical sketches of the key individuals in the book.30-Minute Book SeriesWelcome to the 30th book in the 30-Minute Book Series. Books in this series are fast-paced, accurate, and cover the story in as much detail as a short book possibly can. Most people complete each book in less than an hour, which makes the books in the series a perfect companion for your lunch hour or a little down time. About the AuthorDoug West is a retired engineer and an experienced non-fiction writer with several books to his credit. His writing interests are general, with special expertise in history, science, biographies, and “How To” topics. Doug has a Ph.D. in General Engineering from Oklahoma State University.
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Subjects: Biographies & True Stories
Format: Paperback
Age Level: Adults, Young Adults
Series: 30 Minute Book Series
Modified Item: No
Country: United States
Topic: 19th Century, Medicine
Book Series: 30 Minute Book Series
Era: 1700s
Region: American Northeast
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Language: English
Publication Year: 2021
Book Title: Dr. Benjamin Rush: A Short Biography
Author: Doug West
Publisher: C&D Publications
Type: Biography
