The Quacks

Early 1900’s Quack Medicine Quackery and the quacks who promote it have been with us for centuries. It’s an interesting topic and in some ways a sad one. The first question is..why would people subject themselves to it? Quackery’s victims were in most cases people with illnesses who simply were searching for a cure. In …

American Frontier / The Doctors

Frontier Medicine American frontier medicine is one of the most interesting aspects of the westward migration during the 1800’s and there’s many unique museums and historic sites to explore regarding the subject. Make it a point to visit one of the many museums spread across the United States that chronicle the life and duties of …