Memoirs Of Dr. Samuel Guthrie And The History Of The Discovery Of Chloroform And The Discovery Of Anaesthesia By Henry M. Lyman (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162990194)

Memoirs of Dr. Samuel Guthrie and the History of the Discovery of Chloroform and the Discovery of Anaesthesia by Henry M. Lyman is a book that recounts the life and work of Dr. Samuel Guthrie, a renowned American chemist and physician who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. The book also delves into the history of the discovery of chloroform and anesthesia, as well as the role that Guthrie played in these discoveries.The memoirs of Dr. Samuel Guthrie provide a detailed account of his life, from his childhood in Massachusetts to his education in chemistry and medicine. Guthrie's work in the field of chemistry led to the discovery of several important substances, including chloroform, which would later be used in anesthesia.The book also explores the history of anesthesia and the discovery of its use in surgery. Henry M. Lyman provides a comprehensive overview of the development of anesthesia, from the early experiments with nitrous oxide to the discovery of ether and chloroform.Overall, Memoirs of Dr. Samuel Guthrie and the History of the Discovery of Chloroform and the Discovery of Anaesthesia is a fascinating look at the life and work of one of America's most important medical pioneers, as well as the history of anesthesia and its impact on modern medicine.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: O. Guthrie, Henry M. Lyman
ISBN-10: 1162990198
ISBN-13: 9781162990194
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.13d