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Life and Letters of Dr. William Beaumont: Including Hitherto Unpublished (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Jesse S. Myer

 
9781527961807: Life and Letters of Dr. William Beaumont: Including Hitherto Unpublished (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 152796180X ISBN 13: 9781527961807
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Uncover the life and work of a pioneering medical observer through newly revealed sources .

This comprehensive biography brings together hitherto unpublished material to illuminate Dr. William Beaumont's world and the making of his science.

Two old chests, packed with letters, diaries, clippings, and notes, anchor a carefully researched portrait. The author explains how these records, preserved with method and care, shape a narrative rooted in documentary evidence rather than legend. The work also examines the people and places that influenced Beaumont, from archives to fellow scholars, offering a grounded sense of the era.
You will find:
  • Genealogical and biographical chapters that trace Beaumont’s lineage and life path
  • Authentic letters and papers presented with minimal editorial change
  • Insights gained from major archives, including military and historical libraries
  • Introduction by a noted medical historian and a detailed bibliography and appendix
Ideal for readers of medical history, biographies, and anyone interested in how a methodical 19th‑century investigator built a lasting legacy.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
152796180X
ISBN 13 
9781527961807
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
347