William Harvey 1578 to 1657

by R. B. Hervey Wyatt

Book Overview

The book ""William Harvey 1578 To 1657"" by R. B. Hervey Wyatt is a biography of the famous English physician and anatomist, William Harvey. The book covers Harvey's life from his birth in 1578 to his death in 1657, detailing his education, career, and contributions to the field of medicine.Harvey is best known for his discovery of the circulation of blood in the human body, which he described in his book ""De Motu Cordis"" (On the Motion of the Heart and Blood). The book delves into Harvey's research on the heart and blood vessels, as well as his experiments and observations that led to his groundbreaking discovery.In addition to his work on circulation, Harvey was also a respected physician and served as a physician to King James I and King Charles I. The book explores Harvey's medical practice, including his treatments for various illnesses and his methods for diagnosing and treating patients.Overall, ""William Harvey 1578 To 1657"" provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of medicine. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and medicine, as well as those interested in the life of William Harvey specifically.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417968044
• ISBN13: 9781417968046
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"