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C. M. Harpster explained
A brief tribute to C.
What happens
A brief tribute to C. M. Harpster, a surgeon in Toledo known for a single, remarkable operation: removing the bones from a trout.
Themes in this chapter
Work and Profession
Highlights the professional skill and reputation of a surgeon.
Characters to notice
- Doc Harpster
The surgeon celebrated for his unique operation on a trout.