Publisher's Synopsis
Sir James Young Simpson and Chloroform, 1811-1870 is a biographical book written by Henry Laing Gordon. The book is about the life and work of Sir James Young Simpson, a Scottish physician and obstetrician who is credited with the discovery of the anesthetic properties of chloroform. The book provides a detailed account of Simpson's life, from his childhood in Bathgate to his medical studies in Edinburgh and his eventual rise to prominence in the medical community. The book explores Simpson's experiments with chloroform and his efforts to convince the medical establishment of its benefits as an anesthetic. It also delves into the controversies surrounding the use of chloroform, including its potential dangers and the opposition it faced from some religious and moral leaders. In addition to Simpson's work with chloroform, the book also covers his contributions to obstetrics and gynecology, including his development of new surgical techniques and his advocacy for the use of anesthesia during childbirth. Overall, Sir James Young Simpson and Chloroform, 1811-1870 provides a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important figures in the history of medicine and anesthesia.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.
