Sir James Young Simpson and Chloroform (1811-1870) by H. Laing Gordon
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"Sir James Young Simpson and Chloroform (1811-1870)" by H. Laing Gordon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life and contributions of Sir James Young Simpson, particularly focusing on his groundbreaking work in anaesthesia and obstetrics. It explores his early years, education, and the social and intellectual environment that shaped him, setting the stage for his significant medical advancements. The opening of the book details
Simpson's birth and childhood in Bathgate, Scotland, highlighting the prevailing medical practices of the time, which were still shrouded in superstition and rudimentary understanding. It describes his family's background, including his father's profession as a baker and his mother's Huguenot descent, and outlines Simpson's early interests in nature and antiquities. The narrative emphasizes how his upbringing, marked by both challenges and encouragement from his family, laid a solid foundation for a curious mind driven by a thirst for knowledge, ultimately leading him toward a career that would revolutionize the practice of medicine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gordon, H. Laing (Henry Laing) |
|---|---|
| Editor | Hart, Ernest Abraham, 1835-1898 |
| Title |
Sir James Young Simpson and Chloroform (1811-1870) Masters of Medicine |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | R: Medicine |
| Subject | Simpson, James Young, 1811-1870 |
| Subject | Chloroform |
| Subject | Anesthetics |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34128 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 745 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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