Horrible Jobs in Medieval Times

by Robyn Hardyman

Book Overview

During Medieval times, medical practice included bloodletting, leeching, and sometimes sawing off a hand or foot. Those must have been awful jobs! But the poor physicians didn't have it as bad as dung farmers or smelly fullers. Readers will discover the many terrible tasks that needed to be done, all while learning the social and political structure of Medieval Europe. Sidebars and historical images add even more detail for readers to enjoy--horrible...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1482403390
• ISBN13: 9781482403398
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.1" x 10.7"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8