Focusing on the life and career of Gene Sarazen, the narrative chronicles his journey from humble beginnings in a pro shop to becoming a leading figure in golf. It provides an insightful exploration of his achievements and the golfing scene of the 1920s and '30s, highlighting the challenges and triumphs that shaped his legacy as one of the sport's greats.
The book explores the evolution of medical institutions and public health in Yucatán from the 1870s to 1960, highlighting the influence of the Atlantic medical community and the revolutionary state in central Mexico. It examines the biomedicalization of public health systems, the role of various healers, and the changing landscape of diseases, providing a comprehensive look at how health practices transformed in this region during a pivotal period.
The first and second editions of The Masters took the unique approach of tackling Augusta National hole by hole. David Sowell returns to Augusta with this third edition, adding more history and updating each hole with additional stories of greatness and tales of woe for a new generation of golfers.
Medicine, Ideologies, and Power in the Nineteenth-Century Andes
The narrative follows Miguel Perdomo Niera, a healer in the northern Andes during the 1860s and 1870s, whose remarkable cures sparked both admiration and animosity. Blending storytelling with analysis, it explores his experiences in Colombia and Ecuador while shedding light on the evolving social history of medicine in 19th-century Latin America. Perdomo's religiously influenced practices faced criticism from modernizing physicians, reflecting the tensions between traditional Hispanic medicine and emerging secular ideals. The book serves as a key resource for studies in Latin American history and anthropology.