Publisher's Synopsis
The Works of William Harvey is a comprehensive collection of writings by the renowned physician, William Harvey. Harvey was a physician to the King and a professor of anatomy and surgery at the College of Physicians. He is best known for his groundbreaking work on the circulatory system, in which he demonstrated the circulation of blood through the body. This book includes a wide range of Harvey's works, including his famous treatise on the circulation of the blood, as well as his writings on embryology, the anatomy of the heart, and the nervous system. It also includes his correspondence with other notable figures of his time, such as Ren����� Descartes and Thomas Hobbes. The Works of William Harvey provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the greatest medical minds in history, and is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the development of scientific thought.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.
