Publisher's Synopsis
Healing Hands is a comprehensive biography of the Palmer family, who are credited with the discovery and development of chiropractic medicine. Written by Joseph Edward Maynard, the book traces the family's history and their contribution to the field of alternative medicine. The book begins with the story of Daniel David Palmer, who first discovered chiropractic in 1895, and his son, Bartlett Joshua Palmer, who continued his father's legacy by establishing the Palmer School of Chiropractic. The book also explores the controversies surrounding chiropractic medicine, including the opposition it faced from the medical establishment and the legal battles fought by the Palmer family to defend their practice. Healing Hands is a fascinating account of the Palmer family's journey and their impact on the world of alternative medicine.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.
