| Author |
Bettany, G. T. (George Thomas), 1850-1891 |
| Title |
Eminent doctors: Their lives and their work; Vol. 1 of 2
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: John Hogg,1885.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Preface -- Linacre, Caius, and the foundation of British medicine -- William Harvey and the circulation of the blood -- Thomas Sydenham, the British Hippocrates -- The Monros, Cullen, the Gregorys, John Bell, and the foundation of the Edinburgh School of Medicine -- William and John Hunter and the applications of anatomy and physiology to surgery -- Edward Jenner and vaccination -- Sir Astley Cooper and Abernethy: the knife versus regimen -- Sir Charles Bell and the functions of the nervous system -- Marshall Hall and the discovery of reflex action -- Sir Benjamin Brodie and Sir William Lawrence, two great practical surgeons.
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| Credits |
Bob Taylor, Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Eminent Doctors: Their Lives and Their Work; Vol. 1" by G. T. Bettany is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text provides biographical sketches of significant figures in the field of medicine, focusing on their contributions to the profession and its development over time. This volume addresses prominent medical practitioners and theorists from earlier centuries, including Thomas Linacre and William Harvey, showcasing the evolution of medical practices and the establishment of professional medical organizations. The opening of the work begins with a transcriber’s note, followed by a preface where Bettany discusses the lack of recognition for medical biographies among contemporary literature. He aims to fill this gap by chronicling the lives of influential medical figures while ensuring the text remains accessible both to the general public and to busy medical practitioners. The first chapter introduces Thomas Linacre, highlighting his role in establishing the Royal College of Physicians in London and illustrating the state of medical practice prior to his influence. Other chapters promise to continue exploring the contributions of notable figures including William Harvey, known for his groundbreaking discoveries related to the circulation of blood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
R: Medicine
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| Subject |
Physicians -- Great Britain
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| Subject |
Medicine -- Great Britain -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69406 |
| Release Date |
Nov 22, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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