Shadow Catcher
Michael Burgan
"Chronicles the life of Edward S. Curtis and his 20-volume life's work, The North American Indian"--Provided by publisher.
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Willem Kolff and the invention of the dialysis machine
by Kathleen Tracy (2003)
About this book
A biography of the Dutch doctor who worked to perfect a means of treating kidney failure and later helped develop the first artificial heart.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreWillem Kolff and the invention of the dialysis machine Lead Character
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