Publisher's Synopsis
Memoirs Of The Life And Services Of Daniel Drake is a book written by Edward Deering Mansfield in 1860. The book is a biography of Daniel Drake, a renowned physician, professor, and author. The author provides a detailed account of Drake's life, from his childhood to his death. The book also includes information about the early settlement of Cincinnati and some of its pioneer citizens.Drake was born in New Jersey in 1785 and grew up in Kentucky. He studied medicine in Pennsylvania and then returned to Kentucky to practice. He later moved to Cincinnati, where he became a prominent figure in the medical community. Drake was a professor of medicine at the Medical College of Ohio and wrote several books on medicine and science.The book provides an in-depth look at Drake's contributions to the field of medicine, including his work on cholera and yellow fever. It also explores his role in establishing the Medical College of Ohio and the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery.In addition to Drake's life and work, the book also includes information about the early settlement of Cincinnati and some of its pioneer citizens. Mansfield provides a glimpse into the social and cultural life of the city during the early 19th century.Overall, Memoirs Of The Life And Services Of Daniel Drake is a comprehensive biography of an important figure in the history of medicine and the early settlement of Cincinnati. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, science, and the American Midwest.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.
