The First Patient is a novel written by Catherine Tilden in 1859. The book was written in aid of the Fair for the Channing Home, a charitable organization that provided housing and support to women in need. The story follows the life of a young woman named Mary, who becomes the first patient of a new hospital in a small town. The hospital is run by a dedicated doctor named Dr. Everett, who is determined to provide the best possible care to his patients...