Publisher's Synopsis
Trials of a Public Benefactor: As Illustrated in the Discovery of Etherization is a book written by Nathan P. Rice and originally published in 1859. The book tells the story of the discovery of etherization, a medical procedure that involves the use of ether to induce anesthesia during surgery. Rice details the trials and tribulations of the individuals involved in the discovery, including the medical professionals who experimented with ether and the patients who underwent the procedure. The book also explores the controversy surrounding the use of etherization, as well as the impact it had on the medical field and society as a whole. Overall, Trials of a Public Benefactor is a fascinating look at a groundbreaking medical discovery and the people who made it possible.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.
