A Memoir Of James Jackson, Jr., M.D.: With Extracts From His Letters To His Father And Medical Cases (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432663070)

""A Memoir of James Jackson, Jr., M.D."" is a book that chronicles the life and medical career of James Jackson Jr., a prominent physician and professor of medicine in the 19th century. The memoir is written by Jackson himself, with extracts from his letters to his father and medical cases included throughout the book.The memoir begins with Jackson's childhood and education, including his medical training at Harvard Medical School. It then follows his career as a physician, including his work as a surgeon during the Civil War and his contributions to medical education and research.Throughout the book, Jackson reflects on his experiences and offers insights into the practice of medicine during his time. The medical cases included in the book provide a glimpse into the types of illnesses and injuries that Jackson treated, as well as the methods he used to diagnose and treat them.Overall, ""A Memoir of James Jackson, Jr., M.D."" provides a fascinating look into the life and work of a pioneering physician and educator, as well as a valuable historical perspective on the practice of medicine in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Jackson
ISBN-10: 1432663070
ISBN-13: 9781432663070
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2007
Pages: 448
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.44lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d