Description
1942 edition. Book from the USS Corson. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This remarkable volume, “Urology in war: Wounds and other emergencies of the genito-urinary organs, surgical and medical,” offers a unique glimpse into the challenges faced by military medical personnel during World War II. Authored by Charles Young Bidgood, a pioneering urologist and surgeon, this 1942 edition bears the provenance of the USS Corson, a World War II destroyer escort that saw action in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. Bidgood’s expertise in treating wartime injuries to the genitourinary system was invaluable, as such wounds were common and often life-threatening. This book stands as a testament to the bravery and ingenuity of medical professionals who worked tirelessly to save lives in the most harrowing of circumstances. Despite its age and the wear from its service on the USS Corson, the book’s clean pages and secure binding ensure that Bidgood’s groundbreaking work remains accessible to modern readers and collectors alike, offering insights into the evolution of battlefield medicine and the resilience of the human spirit.
