Publisher's Synopsis
An Account Of The Life And Writings Of Herman Boerhaave is a book written by William Burton and published in 1743. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and writings of Herman Boerhaave, a renowned Dutch physician, botanist, and chemist who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. The book covers Boerhaave's early life, education, and career, including his work as a professor of medicine at the University of Leiden, where he made significant contributions to the fields of medicine, botany, and chemistry. The book also explores Boerhaave's personal life, including his relationships with his family and colleagues, and his religious beliefs.Throughout the book, Burton provides detailed descriptions of Boerhaave's major works, including his influential textbook on medicine, Institutiones Medicae, which was widely used throughout Europe and America. The book also discusses Boerhaave's contributions to the development of the modern scientific method and his influence on the work of other scientists and physicians.Overall, An Account Of The Life And Writings Of Herman Boerhaave is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, science, and intellectual life in the 18th century.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.
