The Healers (1906)

The Healers is a novel written by Maarten Maartens and published in 1906. Set in the Netherlands, the story follows the lives of two brothers, Jan and Klaas, who are both doctors. Jan is a successful physician who is respected by his colleagues, while Klaas is a less successful doctor who is struggling to make ends meet.As the story unfolds, the brothers find themselves at odds with each other over their differing approaches to medicine. Jan believes in using modern, scientific methods to treat his patients, while Klaas is more interested in traditional, holistic healing practices.Their differences come to a head when a young woman named Liza falls ill and seeks treatment from both brothers. Jan diagnoses her with a serious illness and recommends surgery, while Klaas believes that Liza's illness is caused by emotional trauma and suggests that she needs counseling instead.The Healers explores themes of science versus tradition, the role of doctors in society, and the importance of empathy and compassion in healing. It is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the practice of medicine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.