{"product_id":"the-diagnosis-of-the-acute-abdomen-in-rhyme-by-zeta-zachary-cope","title":"The Diagnosis of the Acute Abdomen in Rhyme by Zeta (Zachary Cope)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Diagnosis of the Acute Abdomen in Rhyme\u003c\/strong\u003e by Zeta, the pseudonym of distinguished British surgeon Sir Zachary Cope, with drawings by Peter Collingwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wonderfully unusual medical book explains the diagnosis and treatment of acute abdominal conditions through memorable verse, accompanied by witty line illustrations. Intended to instruct as well as amuse, it covers subjects including appendicitis, peritonitis, intestinal obstruction, pancreatitis, renal and biliary colic, ectopic gestation, perforated ulcers and abdominal injuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBibliographic details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Sir Zachary Cope, writing as Zeta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrator: Peter Collingwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: H. K. Lewis \u0026amp; Co. Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace of publication: London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication year: 1949\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: Second edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Red hardcover with gilt lettering and black title band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePagination: vii, 93 pages, with additional blank leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrations: Black-and-white line drawings throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Medicine, surgery, acute abdomen, diagnostic medicine and medical humour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition. The red boards show light rubbing, small marks and modest wear at the spine ends and corners. The gilt lettering remains clear. The binding is sound and the pages are generally clean, with only light age-related toning and occasional minor marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA scarce and highly collectible piece of medical history, combining practical surgical teaching with humour and verse. Especially appealing to doctors, surgeons, medical students, collectors of unusual medical books and readers interested in the history of diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BOOKS WORTH KEEPING","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43885784006715,"sku":"BKWK-ACUTE-ABDOMEN-RHYME-1949","price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9266\/3355\/files\/diagnosis-acute-abdomen-rhyme-zeta-cover.jpg?v=1785460576","url":"https:\/\/booksworthkeeping.co.nz\/products\/the-diagnosis-of-the-acute-abdomen-in-rhyme-by-zeta-zachary-cope","provider":"Books Worth Keeping ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}