Hamilton Bailey: A Surgeon's Life

by Adrian Marston (Author)

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  Hardcover
  1999

  $74.63

  A 'warts and all' biography of one of the pioneers of surgical teaching in the UK, whose name lives on through Bailey and Love's Short Practice of Surgery, a book still widely used by today's trainees. This biography not only covers the highlights of Bailey's surgical career but also sheds light on a complex and often disturbed character, whose life was touched by tragedy. It is illustrated throughout with fascinating archive images. Key features * An easy-to-read and fascinating account of one of the pioneers of modern surgery * The result of meticulous research by the author - contains much previously unpublished material * Illustrated throughout with fascinating archive images Readership All those interested in the history of medicine, especially surgeons, both practicing and retired.