The Life Of Sir William Osler V2 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163180587)

The Life of Sir William Osler V2 is a biography written by Harvey Cushing that chronicles the life and achievements of Sir William Osler, a renowned physician, and teacher. The book is the second volume of a two-part series and covers the latter half of Osler's life, from the time he left Johns Hopkins University to his death in 1919.The book provides an in-depth look at Osler's personal and professional life, including his contributions to the field of medicine, his role as a mentor to many young physicians, and his impact on medical education. It also explores his personal relationships, including his marriage to Grace Revere Gross and his close friendship with poet Robert Louis Stevenson.Throughout the book, Cushing provides detailed accounts of Osler's medical accomplishments, including his work on typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and the study of blood cells. He also delves into Osler's philosophy of medicine, which emphasized the importance of treating the whole patient, rather than just the disease.Overall, The Life of Sir William Osler V2 is a comprehensive and informative biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in the history of 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: Harvey Cushing
ISBN-10: 1163180580
ISBN-13: 9781163180587
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 780
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.90lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.55d