Doctor Lamar

Doctor Lamar by Train is a historical fiction novel written by Elizabeth Phipps Train. Set in the late 19th century, the book follows the story of Dr. Mary Lamar, a young and ambitious physician who travels from her home in New York City to the small town of Caledonia, Georgia, to start a new medical practice.Despite facing prejudice and discrimination from the local townspeople, Dr. Lamar is determined to make a difference in the lives of her patients. She soon finds herself embroiled in a complex web of social and political issues, including the struggle for civil rights and the fight against the spread of tuberculosis.As she works tirelessly to improve the health and wellbeing of her community, Dr. Lamar also grapples with personal challenges, including her conflicted feelings for a handsome local lawyer and the pressure to conform to societal expectations of women.Through vivid descriptions and compelling characters, Doctor Lamar by Train offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of medicine and social justice in the late 1800s. It is a story of courage, perseverance, and the power of one person to make a difference in the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.