In 1940, Theodore Shennan wrote a long letter to his elder son, David. It was hand-written, in fountain pen, and was completed over a series of dates through 1940. By the time he had finished, the letter was 138 pages long. The letter is essentially autobiographical and it describes 'The Old Days'. It includes Theodore's earliest memories in Bathgate, his childhood, his family, his medical training in Edinburgh and anecdotes about his medical...