Sir James Young Simpson and Chloroform (1811-1870) by H. Laing Gordon

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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
Note Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class R: Medicine
Subject Simpson, James Young, 1811-1870
Subject Chloroform
Subject Anesthetics
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EBook-No. 34128
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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