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The human body, what it is and how it works. Text by Mitchell Wilson. Illustrations by Cornelius De Witt. Arthur W. Seligmann, M.D., medical consultant.
Publication Details
New York: Golden Press, 1959 CE.
A modern classic of medical illustration, and the popularization of medicine. The artist is best known for illustrating children's books.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #13256 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/15521 |
| Author Bio Link | archiveswest.orbiscascade.org ↗ |
| External URL | the-human-body-what-it-is-and-how-it-works-text-by-mitchell-wilson-illustrations-by-cornelius-de-witt-arthur-w-seligmann-md-medical-consultant- |
Geographic Context
Publication place: New York