A General Account Of The Hunterian Museum, Glasgow (1813)

By John C Laskey and John C. Laskey

Book Overview

""A General Account of the Hunterian Museum, Glasgow"" is a book written by John C. Laskey and published in 1813. The book provides a comprehensive description of the Hunterian Museum, which is located in Glasgow, Scotland. The museum was founded by the famous Scottish physician and anatomist, William Hunter, and contains a vast collection of anatomical specimens, natural history specimens, and other artifacts.In this book, Laskey provides a detailed account of the museum's history, its collections, and its significance in the field of medicine and natural history. He describes the various exhibits in the museum, including skeletons, fossils, and rare specimens of animals and plants from all over the world.The book also includes illustrations and diagrams of some of the most interesting exhibits in the museum, as well as descriptions of the techniques used to preserve and display the specimens. Laskey's writing is clear and informative, making the book accessible to both experts and lay readers alike.Overall, ""A General Account of the Hunterian Museum, Glasgow"" is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the history of medicine and natural history in Scotland. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and medicine, as well as those interested in the unique collections of the Hunterian Museum.Including Historical And Scientific Notices Of The Various Objects Of Art, Literature, Natural History, Anatomical Preparations, Antiquities, Etc. In That Celebrated Collection.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: 1164527290
• ISBN13: 9781164527299
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"