Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Sir Robert Christison V2: Memoirs (1886) is a biographical account of the life of Sir Robert Christison, a renowned Scottish physician and toxicologist. Written by Christison himself, the book chronicles his personal and professional life, beginning with his childhood and education in Edinburgh, Scotland, and continuing through his illustrious career as a medical practitioner and professor at the University of Edinburgh.The book provides a detailed account of Christison's research and discoveries in the field of toxicology, including his pioneering work on the effects of poisons on the human body and his contributions to the development of forensic medicine. It also includes insights into his personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships with other notable figures of his time.Overall, The Life of Sir Robert Christison V2: Memoirs (1886) offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and achievements of one of Scotland's most influential medical figures, and provides valuable insights into the history of medicine and toxicology in the 19th century.In Two Volumes.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.
