Hirszfeld Ludwik, History of One Life [1st ed.]

Hirszfeld Ludwik, History of one life, [Warsaw]: "Czytelnik", 1946, 1st edition, pp. 369, [1], dimensions 17.5 x 25 cm. Non-act. ownership stamp. Loose block. Minor soiling. Half cloth cover. Cover abrasions.

Hirszfeld's biography reads like a fascinating historical novel. We become witnesses to his medical breakthroughs, which he almost paid with his life. He was a co-discoverer of the phenomenon of blood group inheritance. The nomenclature he introduced (A, B, AB, O),was adopted worldwide. He determined the Rh factor and discovered the cause of serological conflict. His second passion in life was educational activity. He raised many outstanding scientists.

The Story of One Life also contains a unique picture of the Warsaw Ghetto, as seen through the eyes of a doctor. (publisher's note, published by Literackie 2011)