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Library of Practical Medicine: Containing Boylston Prize Dissertations for 1836: Containing Boylston Prize Dissertations For 1836 (1836) - Softcover

Holmes, Oliver Wendell; Haxall, Robert W.; Bell, Luther V.

 
9781437103175: Library of Practical Medicine: Containing Boylston Prize Dissertations for 1836: Containing Boylston Prize Dissertations For 1836 (1836)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1437103170 ISBN 13: 9781437103175
Verlag: Kessinger Publishing Co, 2008

Inhaltsangabe

The Library of Practical Medicine Volume 7 is a collection of Boylston Prize Dissertations for the year 1836. The Boylston Prize was a prestigious award for medical dissertations, established by Ward Nicholas Boylston in 1771. This volume, edited by Oliver Wendell Holmes, includes the winning dissertations from that year, covering a range of medical topics, including the treatment of cholera, the use of mercury in medicine, and the effects of climate on health. The dissertations are written by various authors and provide a glimpse into the medical knowledge and practices of the time. This book is a valuable resource for medical historians and anyone interested 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.

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Oliver Wendell Holmes was a distinguished American physician, poet, and polymath who lived in Boston. Known as one of the fireside poets, he earned high praise from his contemporaries for his literary contributions. His writing style blended wit, insight, and warmth, making his works accessible and beloved by a wide audience. Among his most celebrated prose pieces is the Breakfast-Table series, which offered reflective and engaging commentary on society, culture, and human nature. Besides his literary achievements, he maintained a successful medical career, showcasing his diverse talents and interests. Holmes's influence extended beyond his writings as he was part of a prominent family, with children who continued to make their own marks in law, science, and literature. His works capture themes of everyday life, intellectual curiosity, and the human spirit, reflecting the cultural and social milieu of his time. Holmes remains an enduring figure in American literature, remembered for his unique voice and contributions that bridged the worlds of science, poetry, and philosophy.

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Verlag
Kessinger Publishing Co
Erscheinungsdatum
2008
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Englisch
ISBN 10 
1437103170
ISBN 13 
9781437103175
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286
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