Description
In the harsh landscape of eleventh-century England, a young orphan named Rob Cole embarks on an extraordinary journey of healing and discovery. Apprenticed to a traveling barber-surgeon, Rob's innate talent for medicine ignites a burning desire to learn from the greatest minds of his era. His quest leads him across continents to Persia, where he seeks the tutelage of the renowned physician Avicenna, risking everything to pursue his calling. This epic tale explores the enduring pursuit of knowledge, the challenges of faith and science, and the profound impact one individual can have on the world of medicine.
Available Editions
paperback
Warner Books
Published Jan 1, 2001
713 pages
ISBN: 9780751503890
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Details
First Published
1986
Language
eng
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Content and trigger warnings for The Physician by Noah Gordon.