Discover a detailed snapshot of Boston's medical landscape in 1866.
This edition compiles hospital directories, professional societies, physicians’ offices, andKey historical notes, offering a window into the era’s medical world.
The book presents an organized portrait of Medical Institutions in Boston and its suburbs, including necrology and early medical history. It blends practical listings with institutional reports, calendars, and figures that illuminate daily life in 19th-century medicine. Editors acknowledge ongoing growth and invite contributions to improve future editions.
- Directory-style listings of hospitals, asylums, dispensaries, and charitable institutions.
- Addresses, office hours, and names of physicians, surgeons, and nurses.
- Historical notes, early practitioners, and notable medical organizations in New England.
- Timelines, calendars, and statistical snapshots of patient care and hospital activity.
Ideal for readers of medical history, archival research, or anyone interested in 19th‑century Boston’s health care network.