Memoir of George McClellan, M.D: A Lecture Introductory to the Course of the Theory and Practice of Physic, in the Medical Department of Pennsylvania College, for the Session of 1847-48 (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- Memoir of George McClellan, M.D: A Lecture Introductory to the Course of the Theory and Practice of Physic, in the Medical Department of Pennsylvania College, for the Session of 1847-48 (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- William Darrach
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0331084201
- ISBN 13
- 9780331084207
- Item weight
- 270 grams
Honoring a pioneering surgeon and teacher who shaped American medical practice
This nonfiction account opens with a tribute to George McClellan, M.D., commemorating his life, character, and bold surgical work. It highlights his rise from a gifted youth to a leading physician whose methods transformed operations and medical education in 19th‑century America.
In these pages you’ll find a portrait of a physician driven by duty, courage, and generosity. The narrative situates his notable experiments in surgery—such as bloodless techniques and the pioneering removal of the diseased parotid gland—within the broader growth of medical schools and professional standards. It also traces how his teaching and leadership helped shape Philadelphia’s medical landscape and inspired generations of students.- Character and leadership that influenced both practice and education
- Bold surgical innovations, with emphasis on safer, faster operations
- Stories of mentorship, generosity, and the formation of medical schools
- Context on 19th‑century medicine and the development of American surgery
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