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JFK's Secret Doctor The Remarkable Life of Medical Pioneer and Legendary Rock Climber Hans Kraus

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ISBN-10: 1616085479

ISBN-13: 9781616085476

Edition: 2012

Authors: Susan E. B. Schwartz, Yvon Chouinard

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Into the Unknown tells a thrilling story of adventure and a historic medical career. Set against the grand panorama of twentieth century world events, it captures the remarkable life and spirit of climber and medical visionary Hans Kraus (1905 1996). Kraus was taught English by writer James Joyce, escaped Nazi-dominated Europe, and was JFK's secret back specialist. A legendary rock climber, known for hair-raising ascents on two continents, Kraus lived a life full of triumph, tragedy, intensity, verve, and a whole lot of guts, glory, and wit. Few realized that the same man, considered one of the great unsung medical pioneers of the twentieth century, was also making headline news throughout…    
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Book details

List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/15/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.50" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English