Thomas Dover, Of Dover's Powder: Physician And Buccaneer (1896)

by William Osler

Book Overview

Thomas Dover, Of Dover's Powder: Physician And Buccaneer is a book written by William Osler in 1896. The book tells the story of Thomas Dover, a physician and buccaneer who lived during the 17th and 18th centuries. Dover is best known for creating a medicinal powder that became popular throughout Europe and the Americas. The book explores Dover's life as a physician and his involvement in piracy, as well as his contributions to medicine. Osler also...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110441337X
• ISBN13: 9781104413378
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"