The Physician by Noah Gordon
The book tells the story of a young English boy, Rob Cole, in the 11th century who becomes an apprentice to a barber-surgeon. Rob's ambition to become a physician takes him across Europe and into the heart of the Muslim world, a journey fraught with danger and discovery. He disguises himself as a Jew to study at a school that does not admit Christians. The narrative is a captivating mix of history, science, and adventure, highlighting the protagonist's perseverance and the state of medical knowledge during the Middle Ages.
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- Published
- 1986
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 600-640
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.8)
- Alternate Titles
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- Der Medicus
- Der Medicus von Saragossa
- El Médico
- El Médico de Córdoba
- El Médico de Zaragoza
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 7th on Big Read (German) (Germany)
- 416th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 6374th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 48 Good Books (University of Buffalo)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)