# Turning The Pages (TTP)

> Digital access to rare medical historical books with curator annotations. (iPhone/iPad app by National Library of Medicine.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turning-the-pages-ttp/id423830194 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [National Library of Medicine](https://appshunter.io/developer/352646071)
- Category: Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.67/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-03-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turning-the-pages-ttp/id423830194/reviews.md

## What is Turning The Pages (TTP)?

Gain insights from the curators in the History of Medicine division of the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM)  as you virtually turn the pages of rare medical books and manuscripts from the Library's collections. Library patrons typically cannot access these rare materials since everyday use will surely harm these precious objects of antiquity: the evidence of humanity's search for knowledge. Computational scientists at the Lister Hill National Center for Biomedical Communications, an intramural R&D division of NLM, have developed this app that provides access to the rare and significant books and manuscripts with historian and curator annotations, where available. 

Download these items from within the app:

1. Hanaoka Seishu’s "Surgical Casebook"                       8. Ambroise Paré’s "Oeuvres"
2. Hieronymus Brunschwig’s "Liber de Arte Distilland"     9. Andreas Vesalius' "De Humani Corporis Fabrica" 
3. al-Qazwini's "Wonders of Creation"                           10. Johannes de Ketham's "Fasiculo de Medicina".
4. Robert Hooke's "Micrographia"                                 11. Edwin Smith's Surgical Papyrus
5. Conrad Gesner's "Historae Animalium"                     12. Mongolian Book of Astrology
6. Andrew Snape's "Anatomy of a Horse"                     13. The Marshall Nirenberg Charts
7. Elizabeth Blackwell’s "A Curious Herbal"

## Key features

- Virtual page-turning of rare medical texts
- Curator and historian annotations
- Access to historical manuscripts
- Downloadable historical items
- Insights from National Library of Medicine curators

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turning-the-pages-ttp/id423830194/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No longer functions.

*2021-04-15, version 1.26.16*

Opened after app update this morning (4/15/21). Opening splash screen loads, and index is visible, but no texts will download or open, and it blames my internet connection. Links on the developer page of app store point to archived page, and emails to developer bounce.

### 5/5 — Excellent!

*2015-04-16, version 1.24.13*

This is a beautiful, beautiful app. I can't believe it was free.

### 1/5 — Download

*2013-03-13, version 1.7.8*

I can't download the books!!!

### 5/5 — Great Books

*2012-01-02, version 1.1.4*

This app and books are a real treasure for the iPad. One of my favorite apps. Thanks NLM.

### 5/5 — one of a kind

*2011-12-04, version 1.1.4*

any medical practicioner must have !

## Frequently asked questions about Turning The Pages (TTP)

### What is Turning The Pages (TTP)?

Turning The Pages (TTP) is a free application that provides digital access to rare medical books and manuscripts from the U.S. National Library of Medicine's collections. It features annotations from historians and curators, offering insights into these historical documents.

### What kind of content is available in Turning The Pages (TTP)?

The app offers access to a variety of rare medical books and manuscripts, including 'Surgical Casebook' by Hanaoka Seishu, 'Oeuvres' by Ambroise Paré, and 'De Humani Corporis Fabrica' by Andreas Vesalius. Users can virtually turn the pages and view available curator annotations.

### Can I download content from Turning The Pages (TTP)?

Yes, you can download specific historical items directly from within the Turning The Pages (TTP) app. This allows for offline access to a selection of the rare medical books and manuscripts featured.

### What devices does Turning The Pages (TTP) support?

Turning The Pages (TTP) is currently supported on iPads. It is not available for other mobile devices or platforms at this time.

### How often is Turning The Pages (TTP) updated?

The latest version of Turning The Pages (TTP) is 1.26.16, which was last updated on February 9, 2018. The app was initially released on March 16, 2011.

### What is the age rating for Turning The Pages (TTP)?

Turning The Pages (TTP) has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### What is the user sentiment for Turning The Pages (TTP)?

Based on the available data, Turning The Pages (TTP) has a rating of 3.7 stars from 3 ratings. This suggests a generally positive, though limited, user reception.

### Does Turning The Pages (TTP) have ads?

The provided data does not indicate the presence of advertisements in Turning The Pages (TTP). It is a free application developed by the National Library of Medicine.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.26.16 — 2018-02-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug Fixes
Performance improvements and minor changes.

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