A Country Doctor in the South Mountains (Signed First Edition)
Asheville, North Carolina: The Stephens Press, 1955. John Pike. First Edition. Hardcover. Signed first edition. Bound in beige cloth with black title and illustration on the cover and black title on the spine. A memoir by Benjamin Earle Washburn, detailing his experiences as a doctor in rural Rutherford County, North Carolina, between 1911 and 1913. Washburn's work offers a firsthand look at the health conditions and primitive way of life in the region during the early 20th century. 94pp.
CONDITION: Covers are heavily rubbed and soiled. Light foxing on the first several pages. Text is clear and pages are crisp. Binding and text block are sound. Full refund if not satisfied. Very Good.
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