Publisher's Synopsis
Memoranda Relating To The Discovery Of Surgical Anesthesia: And William T. G. Morton�������s Relations To This Event is a book written by William James Morton in 1905. The book provides a detailed account of the discovery of surgical anesthesia and the role played by William T. G. Morton in this historic event. The author, who was the nephew of William T. G. Morton, provides an insider's perspective on the discovery and the subsequent controversy surrounding it.The book begins with a brief history of surgery before the discovery of anesthesia, highlighting the pain and suffering that patients had to endure during surgical procedures. It then goes on to describe the various attempts made by scientists and physicians to find a way to alleviate pain during surgery. The focus then shifts to the discovery of surgical anesthesia by William T. G. Morton and the events leading up to it.The author provides a detailed account of Morton's experiments with ether and his successful demonstration of its use in surgery. The book also covers the subsequent controversy surrounding the discovery, including the dispute between Morton and his former partner, Charles Jackson, over who deserved credit for the discovery.Memoranda Relating To The Discovery Of Surgical Anesthesia: And William T. G. Morton�������s Relations To This Event is a fascinating historical account of one of the most important medical discoveries of all time. It provides a unique perspective on the discovery and the people involved, making it an essential read for anyone interested 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.
