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This is a biography of the controversial and flamboyant nineteenth century doctor Francis Tumblety. The doctor''s exploits include arrests for complicity in the Lincoln assassination, selling abortion drugs, killing patients, indecent assault, and scrutiny as a possible suspect in the Jack the Ripper murders. Tumblety''s sheen of respectability appeared crafted to cover his homosexuality and his provocative fields of practice.

Prince of Quacks

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    A Paperback by Timothy B. Riordan

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      Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 10/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786444335, 978-0786444335
      ISBN10: 0786444339

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      Book Synopsis

      This is a biography of the controversial and flamboyant nineteenth century doctor Francis Tumblety. The doctor''s exploits include arrests for complicity in the Lincoln assassination, selling abortion drugs, killing patients, indecent assault, and scrutiny as a possible suspect in the Jack the Ripper murders. Tumblety''s sheen of respectability appeared crafted to cover his homosexuality and his provocative fields of practice.

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