The Gold-Headed Cane by William Macmichael
"The Gold-Headed Cane" by William Macmichael is a medical biography written in the early 19th century. This work relays the historical significance of the titular cane, which has been passed down through notable physicians, starting with Dr. John Radcliffe. Through a narrative framed as the cane’s autobiography, it recounts the lives, practices, and contributions of various eminent doctors, including Radcliffe and Dr. Mead, thereby offering a glimpse into the evolution of contemporary
medical practices and the personalities that shaped them. At the start of the book, the cane reflects on its new resting place in the Library of the College of Physicians, where it laments its transition from a significant role in medical practice to a mere artifact. The opening chapter introduces Dr. Radcliffe, its first possessor, detailing his interactions with patients, particularly King William III, and illustrating the blend of empirical practice and the societal customs of the late 17th century. Through these recountings, readers gain insights into not only the medical knowledge of the period but also the personal traits and experiences of the physicians, setting the tone for a rich narrative about the characters and their contributions to medicine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Macmichael, William, 1783-1839 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919 |
| Author of introduction, etc. | Packard, Francis R. (Francis Randolph), 1870-1950 |
| Title | The Gold-Headed Cane |
| Note | Reading ease score: 50.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | R: Medicine |
| Subject | Physicians -- England -- Biography |
| Subject | Radcliffe, John, 1650-1714 |
| Subject | Mead, Richard, 1673-1754 |
| Subject | Askew, Anthony, 1722-1774 |
| Subject | Pitcairn, David, 1749-1809 |
| Subject | Baillie, Matthew, 1761-1823 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53557 |
| Release Date | Nov 19, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 123 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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