A Manual of Surgery: Founded Upon the Principles and Practice Lately Taught by Sir Astley Cooper and Joseph Henry Green (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Castle

9780265558102: A Manual of Surgery: Founded Upon the Principles and Practice Lately Taught by Sir Astley Cooper and Joseph Henry Green (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265558107 ISBN 13: 9780265558102

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master practical surgical guidance drawn from leading 19th-century lectures, tailored for bedside study.

This compact, portable manual collects the practical notes and observations that built modern surgical method. It presents core principles, the value of direct observation, and the role of hospital education in forming skilled, careful practitioners. The text emphasizes clear, concise communication and aims to help students learn by connecting reading with real cases at the patient’s bedside.

It draws on lectures from Sir Astley Cooper and the editor’s compilations, offering a streamlined path from first principles to hands‑on practice. The edition updates and clarifies material to fit a student’s hospital routine, while stressing that true competence comes from steady reading, observation, and practical application.

Learn the difference between surgical principles and practice, and why both matter at the bedside.
See how to approach common topics with concise, actionable guidance.
Discover how to prepare for procedures, choose simple tools, and manage patient care.
Understand the value of reference works and how to use them in clinical study.

Ideal for students, residents, and any reader seeking a practical, historically informed introduction to surgical knowledge and technique.

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