Publisher's Synopsis
""Physician to the World: The Life of General William C. Gorgas"" is a comprehensive biography of one of the most important figures in public health history. Written by John Mendinghall Gibson, the book tells the story of William Crawford Gorgas, a physician who played a critical role in the fight against yellow fever and other infectious diseases in the early 20th century.Gorgas was born in Alabama in 1854 and grew up during the Civil War. After attending medical school, he joined the U.S. Army Medical Corps and was sent to Cuba to help control a yellow fever outbreak. There, he implemented a number of innovative measures to control the spread of the disease, including mosquito control and sanitation measures.Gorgas' success in Cuba led to his appointment as chief sanitary officer of the Panama Canal Zone, where he faced even greater challenges in controlling the spread of yellow fever and malaria. Through his leadership and persistence, Gorgas was able to drastically reduce the incidence of these diseases and make the construction of the canal possible.In addition to his work in public health, Gorgas also served as a military leader during World War I and later as Surgeon General of the U.S. Army. Throughout his career, he remained committed to improving the health and well-being of people around the world.Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including Gorgas' personal papers and diaries, ""Physician to the World"" provides a detailed and engaging account of this remarkable man and his contributions to public health and medicine. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine, public health, or military history.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.
