Trials of a Public Benefactor, as Illustrated in the Discovery of Etherization (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781019959008)

This gripping account tells the story of Nathan P. Rice and his discovery of etherization, a medical breakthrough that revolutionized surgical procedures. Despite facing persistent opposition and skepticism from the medical community, Rice persisted in his efforts to promote the use of ether as an anesthetic, ultimately changing the course of medical history.

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