Publisher's Synopsis
""The Life Story of Presley Marion Rixey, Surgeon General US Navy 1902 to 1910"" is a biographical book written by Rear Admiral William C. Braisted. The book tells the story of Presley Marion Rixey, who served as the Surgeon General of the United States Navy from 1902 to 1910. Rixey was a prominent figure in the medical field, and his contributions to the Navy were significant. The book covers Rixey's life from his childhood to his rise to prominence as a physician and naval officer. It explores his education, his early medical career, and his eventual appointment as Surgeon General. The book also delves into Rixey's personal life, including his family background and his relationships with his colleagues and superiors. Braisted's book provides a detailed account of Rixey's tenure as Surgeon General, including his efforts to modernize the Navy's medical services and improve the health and well-being of sailors and marines. The book also covers Rixey's involvement in several key events in naval history, including the Spanish-American War and the Boxer Rebellion. Overall, ""The Life Story of Presley Marion Rixey, Surgeon General US Navy 1902 to 1910"" offers readers a comprehensive and engaging look at the life and career of one of the most important figures in the history of the United States Navy's medical corps.1930. This volume contains both biography and autobiography of Rixey who was White House physician to William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. He was also surgeon general of the U.S. Navy when Taft became President.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.
