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Hans Zinsser

(1878–1940) Military Physician United States

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Hans Zinsser was a military physician from the United States, best known for Rats, lice and history.

Quick Facts About Hans Zinsser

Born
November 17, 1878
Died
September 4, 1940
Nationality
United States
Profession
Military Physician
Notable works
Rats, lice and history

About Hans Zinsser

Hans Zinsser was an American physician, bacteriologist, and prolific author. The author of over 200 books and medical articles, he was also a published poet. Some of his verses were published in The Atlantic Monthly. His 1940 publication, As I Remember Him: the Biography of R.S., won one of the early National Book Awards, the sixth and last annual award for Nonfiction voted by members of the American Booksellers Association.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

National Book Award Knight of the Legion of Honour

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