A new novel has been published, a work of historical fiction that leans heavily on the legend of Feodor Protar, who lived on Beaver Island 1893-1925. Emeritus Professor of Psychology Dr. David Bernstein shares the theme and details of Island Medicine: A Novel. Bernstein owned a cottage on the Island, returning still each summer.
Island Medicine: A Novel
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