Health Heroes

""Health Heroes: Walter Reed"" by Grace T. Hallock is a non-fiction book that tells the story of Walter Reed, a pioneering physician who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. The book begins by introducing readers to Reed's early life and education, including his time studying medicine at the University of Virginia. It then goes on to detail his work as a military physician, where he played a key role in the fight against yellow fever during the Spanish-American War. The book also explores Reed's other notable contributions to medicine, including his work on typhoid fever and his advocacy for improved sanitation practices. Throughout the book, Hallock emphasizes Reed's dedication to helping others and his commitment to advancing medical knowledge. The book includes photographs and other illustrations to help bring Reed's story to life. Overall, ""Health Heroes: Walter Reed"" is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the life of a remarkable individual who made a lasting impact on the field.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.