CURING DISEASES OF HEART AND ARTERIES

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

CURING DISEASES OF HEART AND ARTERIES

Entry/Object ID

96.70.1.15

Description

Book: "Curing Diseases of Heart and Arteries" by R. L. Alsaker, M.D. (New York: Grant Publishing Company, Inc., 1925). Blue fabric hardcover with the title and author printed on front cover and spine in gold. "The Alsaker Way" is printed beneath the title, on the front cover, in gold. The text of 262 pages includes a table of contents; one illustration of the human heart; and a list of other books written by the author. Subjects include health and circulation of the blood; common forms of heart disease; the outlook and treatment of heart disease; blood pressure and arteriosclerosis; and food classification. Cover has abrasions overall and the paper has yellowed. Cover and paper is physically strong but overall appearance is fair.

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