John Hunter: And His Pupils (1881) - Hardcover

John Hunter: And His Pupils is a biography written by Samuel David Gross in 1881. The book tells the story of John Hunter, a prominent 18th-century Scottish surgeon and anatomist who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. The biography explores Hunter's early life, his education, and his career as a surgeon, as well as his personal life and relationships. The book also delves into the work of Hunter's pupils, who continued his legacy and advanced the field of medicine in their own right. Gross provides detailed descriptions of Hunter's surgical techniques and his experiments on animals, which were controversial at the time but ultimately led to important medical discoveries. Overall, John Hunter: And His Pupils is a comprehensive and informative account of one of the most important figures in the history of medicine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.