The Swamp Doctor's Adventures in The South-West by John S. Robb
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"The Swamp Doctor's Adventures in The South-West" by John S. Robb is a collection of humorous sketches written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as both an account of adventures and a portrayal of life in the swampy regions of Louisiana and the broader South-West. The main authorial voice, Madison Tensas, M.D., provides a narrative steeped in anecdotes and observations that reflect the challenges and quirks of practicing medicine in a
raw, frontier-like environment. The opening of the volume sets the stage by contrasting the swamp doctor with the city physician, highlighting the rugged, adventurous life of the former amidst the difficulties of rural practices. Tensas describes his own early life and experiences that led him into medicine, focusing on the unique trials he faced. He paints a colorful picture of life among the inhabitants of the southern wilderness, which is filled with humor and a touch of nostalgia as he recounts personal escapades and the characters he encountered in his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Robb, John S., -1856 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Darley, Felix Octavius Carr, 1822-1888 |
| Title |
The Swamp Doctor's Adventures in The South-West Containing the Whole of The Louisiana Swamp Doctor; Streaks of Squatter Life; and Far-Western Scenes; In a Series of Forty-Two Humorous Southern and Western Sketches, Descriptive of Incidents and Character |
| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Southwest, Old -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46329 |
| Release Date | Jul 19, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1105 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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