Medicine and Pharmacy in 19th-Century Rural Society

The book that chronicles the biography of the Daimiel-born doctor Gaspar Fisac Orovio (Daimiel, 1859-1937), originally published in Spain under the title “Médico, periodista y poeta” (Doctor, Journalist, and Poet), has now been translated into English as “Kisses are tears”, a title referencing one of his most memorable poems.
 
This book is not merely the biography of this multifaceted doctor—a true visionary ahead of his time—nor solely that of his brother Deogracias (a pharmacist, politician, and journalist). Rather, it provides a well-documented overview of what medicine and pharmacy were like in 19th-century rural society.
 
For this reason, its translation into English will make the historical and social knowledge of that era accessible to English-speaking audiences. This represents a significant temporal and geographical leap, one well-deserved by a figure whose life and work continue to astonish.
 
Both titles, “Médico, periodista y poeta” (Spanish edition) and “Kisses are tears” (English edition), are available on Amazon in eBook and print formats.
 

A well-documented exploration of Medicine, Pharmacy, and rural society in the 19th century through two biographies that should not be forgotten:
“Kisses are tears”: https://a.co/d/eCok2Y0