The Works of William Harvey M.D. by William Harvey
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"The Works of William Harvey M.D." by William Harvey is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The book provides a comprehensive look at the contributions of William Harvey, particularly focusing on his groundbreaking discovery of the circulation of blood. This work aims to present his writings in an accessible English translation, making them available to both medical professionals and the general public interested in the foundations of modern physiology. The
opening of this publication begins with a detailed preface by Robert Willis, the editor, who explores the challenges he faced while translating Harvey’s works from Latin to English. Willis reflects on the misconceptions about Harvey’s original writings and emphasizes the need for accurate translations to convey the depth and significance of his research. He outlines his commitment to ensuring that readers receive a new and precise representation of Harvey’s ideas, particularly regarding the motion of the heart and blood. The opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Harvey’s theories, his methodology in anatomical studies, and the broader implications of his contributions to the field of medicine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Harvey, William, 1578-1657 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Willis, Robert, 1799-1878 |
| Title |
The Works of William Harvey M.D. Translated from the Latin with a life of the author |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QP: Science: Physiology |
| Subject | Physiology -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Blood -- Circulation -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Embryology -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58857 |
| Release Date | Feb 10, 2019 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 653 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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