The book "Origin and development of the medical art: a popular history of medicine in all ages and countries" by the author Edward Berdo is a fascinating journey into the world of medical discoveries and practices that have existed for centuries in different countries of the world. The book examines not only the key events in the history of medicine, but also the development of views on the nature of diseases, methods of treatment and, as a result, the relationship of a person to his health in different cultures and eras. The author offers readers a detailed overview of the main achievements of medicine in different eras. This book will be a useful source of knowledge for anyone interested in the history of medicine and medical practices of different times and cultures.