"A stunning testament to the myriad of ways people have tried to make money off the eternal ills of humankind." -New York Times
"Snake oil salesmen, beware!" - Time Magazine
"An assortment of medical devices that will at once amaze, entertain, and inform you!"
-Late Night With David Letterman
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Quack!
Tales of Medical Fraud from
the Museum of Questionable Medical Devices
by Bob McCoy, Curator
The curator of the Museum of Questionable Medical Devices shares his collection of the hilarious, horrifying, and preposterous medical devices that have been foisted upon the public in their quest for good health. Includes the Prostate Gland Warmer, Phrenology Machine, Recto Rotor, Nose Straightener, Wonder Electro Marvel, and hundreds of other quack devices. With period advertisements, promotional literature, and gadget instructions, this book offers a wealth of past-and-present medical fraud.
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