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  • Genre:fiction
  • Sub-genre:United States / 19th Century
  • Language:English
  • Pages:340
  • eBook ISBN:9781543985023
  • Paperback ISBN:9781543985016

Matters of Life and Death

The Remarkable Journey of Dr. Philip Merkle

By Bruce Seger

Overview

Through genealogical research, the author learned that Dr. Philip Merkle was part of his family history. As he perused information about Merkle, references abounded: numerous 19th century newspaper articles, bibliographies which include his name and led to remarkable information about him, and even a doctoral thesis written in 1956 which referenced him. 

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Description

Walk with Dr. Philip Merkle through 19th century New York City and encounter the sadness and joy of a growing city. 

Take a journey to his employments as pharmacist, physician, examiner of drugs, interpreter, excise commissioner, coroner, civic leader, and theologian. 

Experience 19th century legal issues which allowed murder, infidelity, spousal abuse, and much more.

His tireless advocacy and contributions are told by Merkle as he reflects on his incredible life's experiences regarding triumphs and tragedies.


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About The Author

He is a published author whose topics include the history of citizenship for women and an analysis of Lincoln's decisions. For the past six years his timely and instructional proposals which have highlighted new technologies and their cyber ethical implications have been chosen by the International Chair Leadership Academy for presentation at their annual International conferences.

Recently, he was selected to be part of the team of DEG Productions to produce instructional paralegal videos. Throughout the video, Mr. Seger presents interesting cases and experiences from his personal legal practice to highlight the topics in his scripts.

His professional accomplishments include the practice of law for over 25 years, a professorship in Instructional Technology and Cyber Ethics in the graduate program at the University of Bridgeport and currently a professorship in library science and paralegal studies at the State University of New York Suffolk County Community College. Awards include the Hugh Behymer Award of Academic Achievement from Long Island University Palmer School and the Idalynn Karre Exemplary Leadership Award from the International Chair Academy.


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