On Some of the More Important Diseases of the Army: With Contributions to Pathology

by John Davy

Born in Cornwall, John Davy (1790-1868) physiologist and anatomist, and the younger brother of the distinguished chemist Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829), was one of the most prolific medical experts of his day. After taking a medical degree from Edinburgh in 1814 he became an army surgeon. He later became a hospital inspector and spent time living in overseas territories including India, Sri Lanka, and Barbados. First published in 1862, Davy's book discusses...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108037658
• ISBN13: 9781108037655
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.5"