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Doctor's life in the mid-19th century Illinois frontier.
An enjoyable tale about a Scottish doctor who sets up his practice in the frontier days of northwest Illinois. The story spans several decades and two generations, from the time the native Americans were driven from their lands by the white settlers to the post-Civil War era in the heartland of the midwest.

Historically correct in many of the details, Noah Gordon paints a believable picture of life on the prairie. Indian rituals, frontier politics and the grizzly reality of illness and death in a time before antibiotics and good hygene are woven into a tale of family, friends, betrayal and loyalties. A great read!

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Brilliant surprise!
I had never heard of Noah Gordon until I read his book "The Physician". I loved it so much I couldn't wait to read "Shaman". I thought surely it can't be as good, but to my surprise it was! The characters are very realistic and it conveys the atmosphere of the Civil War without being a history text-book! Although it is very long, when you reach the end you wish it was longer! It is one of the few books that is sad, funny, exciting and informative all at once. I would recommend both "Shaman" and "The Physician" to everybody!

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If only we had more of Dr. Cole in our leaders
We wouldn't be in such an awkward situation with other countries of the world. Peace and love is what will keep us alive, more years to come. That is what I learned and confirmed from reading the saga of Drs. Cole. Thank you Mr. Noah Gordon.