John Hunter : And His Pupils (1881) (Hardcover)

John Hunter: And His Pupils is a biography of the renowned Scottish surgeon and anatomist John Hunter written by Samuel David Gross and originally published in 1881. The book provides a detailed account of Hunter s life from his early years in Scotland to his eventual rise to fame as a surgeon in London. Throughout the book Gross also explores the impact that Hunter had on the field of medicine his contributions to anatomical research and the legacy he left behind. Additionally the book discusses the many pupils and apprentices who studied under Hunter including some of the most prominent medical professionals of the time. Overall John Hunter: And His Pupils offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of the most influential figures in the history of medicine.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.