Memoirs Of The Life And Doctrines Of The Late John Hunter: Founder Of The Hunterian Museum, At The Royal College Of Surgeons In London (1818) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437225594)

Memoirs of the Life and Doctrines of the Late John Hunter: Founder of the Hunterian Museum, at the Royal College of Surgeons in London is a biographical account of the life and work of John Hunter, a renowned surgeon and anatomist of the 18th century. The book was written by Joseph Adams and originally published in 1818. The memoir begins with a brief overview of Hunter's early life and education, including his apprenticeship with his brother William, who was also a surgeon. It then goes on to detail Hunter's various achievements and contributions to the field of medicine, including his pioneering work in anatomy, surgery, and pathology. The book also provides insight into Hunter's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues. It describes his struggles with alcoholism and depression, as well as his eventual marriage to Anne Home, a prominent Scottish scientist and writer. In addition to providing a comprehensive account of Hunter's life and work, the memoir also includes a detailed description of the Hunterian Museum, which was founded by Hunter and contains a vast collection of anatomical specimens and other medical artifacts. Overall, Memoirs of the Life and Doctrines of the Late John Hunter is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine and surgery, as well as the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in the field.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: Joseph Adams
ISBN-10: 1437225594
ISBN-13: 9781437225594
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2008
Pages: 268
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d