A Prairie Doctor of the Eighties

A Prairie Doctor of the Eighties Volume 1 is a detailed memoir by Francis A. Long. This biography and autobiography provides a first-hand account of a physician practicing in the American Midwest during the late 1800s. The text explores the medical and social conditions of the era, focusing on the challenges of providing healthcare in rural United States communities.

Long describes the difficulties of limited resources and harsh travel conditions while treating his patients. This history book examines the cultural norms of the time, including the role of women in medicine and the societal impact of alcohol. As a collection of medical essays and recollections, A Prairie Doctor of the Eighties Volume 1 serves as a scholarly resource on the development of rural healthcare and local history in the Midwest.