Publisher's Synopsis
Biographical Memoir of John Shaw Billings, 1838-1913 is a book written by Silas Weir Mitchell and published in 1917. The book is a detailed account of the life and achievements of John Shaw Billings, a prominent American physician, librarian, and medical historian. The memoir traces Billings' life from his early days as a medical student at the University of Pennsylvania to his later years as the director of the New York Public Library and the Surgeon General of the United States Army.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Billings' life and career. The first chapter provides an overview of Billings' early life and education, while the second chapter explores his work as a medical librarian and his involvement in the founding of the National Library of Medicine. Other chapters cover Billings' contributions to medical science, his role in the development of medical education in the United States, and his work as a military surgeon during the Spanish-American War.Throughout the book, Mitchell provides a detailed and engaging portrait of Billings, highlighting his many accomplishments and contributions to the field of medicine. The book also includes a number of photographs and illustrations that help to bring Billings' story to life. Overall, Biographical Memoir of John Shaw Billings, 1838-1913 is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the life of one of America's most important medical figures.With The Scientific Work Of John Shaw Billings.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.
