Publisher's Synopsis
""What Killed Mr. Drummond, The Lead Or The Lancet?"" is a book written by An Old Army Surgeon in 1843. The book is a detailed account of the death of Mr. Drummond, a prominent English civil servant, who was shot in the back during an attempted assassination. The author, who was present at the scene of the crime, investigates the causes of Mr. Drummond's death and raises questions about the medical treatment he received.The book explores two possible causes of death: lead poisoning from the bullet and medical malpractice. The author argues that Mr. Drummond's death was not caused by the bullet itself, but rather by the lead poisoning that resulted from the bullet remaining lodged in his body for an extended period of time. The author also questions the medical treatment that Mr. Drummond received, particularly the use of the lancet, a common medical practice at the time that involved bleeding patients to reduce fever or inflammation. The author suggests that the use of the lancet may have contributed to Mr. Drummond's decline and eventual death.The book provides a fascinating insight into the medical practices of the time and the debate around the use of the lancet. It also sheds light on the assassination attempt on Mr. Drummond, which was a significant event in the history of England. Overall, ""What Killed Mr. Drummond, The Lead Or The Lancet?"" is a thought-provoking and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in medical history or the history of crime and punishment.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.