Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1843 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER II. Origin Op The Royal Medico-chirurgical Society. Its Objects. Dr. Yelloly. His Remarks On Mr. Cooper's Character As A Member Op Several Professional Societies. Dr. Yelloly's History Ok The Medico-chiRurgical Society, And Op Mr. Cooper's Connexion With Its Formation. Mr. Cooper's Contributions To Its Published Transactions. His Great Work On HerNia. Origin Of His Attention To This Disorder. His Treatment Of The Subject. His Strong Objection To Hypothesis In All Professional Matters. Assistance Afforded Him By His Professional Friends In His Inquiries. Mr. Weston. Interview With Mr. Hey, Of Leeds. His Dedication Of The Work. The zeal which Mr. Cooper, ever enthusiastic in all matters that related to the interests of medical science, had already exhibited in the welfare of several societies connected with his profession, has been already alluded to; more especially the leading part which he took in promoting, and, indeed, in founding the Edinburgh Club. I have now to speak of his exertions in the formation of another institution, which, in the course of a few years after its establishment, outrivalled in utility and importance all other associations of a similar kind, and ever since has continued largely to contribute to the improvement and ornament of the medical profession; I allude to the Royal Medical and Chirurgical Society. VOL. II. 1) In the preface to the first volume of the Transactions published by this Association, the origin of the institution is thus described: --"The want of a Society founded upon liberal and independent principles, and conducted with the propriety and dignity which are worthy of the medical profession, had long been acknowledged: and a few Physicians and Surgeons, in the year 1805, held a meeting...
