Publisher's Synopsis
""A Doctor in Corduroy"" is a novel written by Max Baring and published in 1905. The story follows the life of Dr. John Ransome, a young physician who moves to a small English town to start his medical practice. Dr. Ransome is a kind and compassionate doctor who quickly gains the respect and admiration of the town's residents. He is also a bit of an outsider, as he comes from a wealthy family and is not used to the simple, rural lifestyle of the town. As Dr. Ransome settles into his new life, he becomes involved in the lives of his patients and their families. He treats a wide range of illnesses and injuries, from broken bones to tuberculosis. He also becomes romantically involved with a young woman named Mary, who is the daughter of one of his patients. However, their relationship is complicated by Mary's father's disapproval and Dr. Ransome's own doubts about his ability to provide for her.Throughout the novel, Dr. Ransome faces many challenges and struggles to balance his personal and professional life. He also confronts the harsh realities of poverty and disease in the town, and is forced to make difficult decisions about how to best help his patients. Despite these challenges, Dr. Ransome remains committed to his work and to the people of the town.""A Doctor in Corduroy"" is a heartwarming and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the life of a small-town doctor in early 20th century England. It is a story of love, compassion, and the power of community, and is sure to appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction and stories about the human experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.