Life And Letters Of Dr. William Beaumont: Including Hitherto Unpublished Data Concerning The Case of Alexis St. Martin

The book ""Life and Letters of Dr. William Beaumont"" is a comprehensive account of the life and work of Dr. William Beaumont, a prominent physician who conducted groundbreaking research on the digestive system. The book includes previously unpublished information about one of his most famous cases, that of Alexis St. Martin, a man who survived a gunshot wound to the stomach and became Beaumont's patient for many years. The author, Jesse S. Myer, provides a detailed biography of Beaumont, including his early life, education, and medical career. The book also features a collection of letters written by Beaumont to his family and colleagues, which offer insight into his personal life and professional endeavors. Overall, ""Life and Letters of Dr. William Beaumont"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine and the pioneering work of one of America's most important physicians.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.

Author: Jesse S. Myer
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 04/10/2007
Pages: 344
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.77d
ISBN: 9781432522094

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