Publisher's Synopsis
""Progress of Medicine, 1850-1900"" is a speech delivered by Harold Clarence Ernst before the Norfolk District Medical Society on May 8, 1900, during the celebration of the semi-centennial of its organization. The book provides an authoritative account of the advances in the field of medicine during the second half of the 19th century. The author discusses the major breakthroughs in medical science, including the discovery of anesthesia, antiseptics, and germ theory. He also highlights the contributions of prominent figures in medicine, such as Louis Pasteur, Robert Koch, and William Osler. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the progress made in the field of medicine during this period and provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by medical practitioners during this time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and the evolution of medical science over the past century.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.
