Historical Bibliography Updated: December 8, 2019
Medical essays: 1842-1882.
Publication Details
Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 1883 CE.
“The most important American book dealing with the history of medicine up to its day” (Garrison). Among the essays Holmes chose to include were his works on homeopathy, puerperal fever, and his address at the dedication of the Boston Medical Library. Digital facsimile from Google Books at this link.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #6390 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/8372 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | medical-essays-18421882 |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Boston, MA