| Scalpels and Buggywhips, tells
the incredible story of the doctors, who become the medical pioneers
of Central BC. From Clinton to the south, Prince George to the
north, Hazelton and Anahim Lake to the west and McBride to the
east, learn about the endurance and courage of these medical
giants. From scurry to bear bites, they delivered babies and
performed surgery. In Chapter 5, read about Horace Cooper Wrinch,
the missionary doctor of Hazelton. Chapters 7 and 8 deal with
Quesnel and its long love affair with Dr. G.R. "Paddy"
Baker and his very popular wife Nellie. Both chapters 16 and
17 are about the pioneer doctors of Prince George, Dr. Carl Ewert
and Dr. Edwin James Lyon. Each chapter deals with a different
region and their own pioneer doctor. |