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.
The 1701st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1986
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 600-640
- Words
- 240,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 7th on Big Read (German) (Germany)
- 416th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 48 Good Books (University of Buffalo)