A Discourse on the Life and Character of Samuel Bard, M.D. And LL. D., Late President or the New-York College of Physicians and Surgeons (Classic ... on the 5th Day of Nov. 1821 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A concise life of the New-York physician-educator who shaped early American medicine.

This edition presents a focused portrait of Samuel Bard, the man who helped build American medical education in its earliest years. It traces Bard’s training, his influence as a teacher, and his public work in a time of revolution and growth for New York medicine.

This biography illuminates how Bard’s career intertwined with the city’s medical institutions, his demonstrations of practical science, and his leadership in shaping professional standards. It covers his education at King's College, his mentorship under prominent physicians, and his long career as a physician, teacher, and writer. The narrative also touches on his resilience during war, his ventures in salt production, and his lasting contributions to medical education and public health in New York.

• Learn how Bard balanced patient care, teaching, and medical reform in early America.
• See the ties between a physician’s practice and the birth of medical institutions in New York.
• Explore Bard’s published works and his impact on education, obstetrics, and veterinary or farming topics.
• Understand the personal and professional challenges he faced, including wartime disruption and financial setbacks.

Ideal for readers of early American medical history, biography lovers, and anyone interested in the origins of medical education in the United States.

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