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 originally published in 1813. The book provides a detailed description of the Hunterian Museum, which was founded by the Scottish anatomist and physician William Hunter in the 18th century. The museum is located in Glasgow, Scotland, and is one of the oldest public museums in the world.The book covers the history of the museum, its collections, and the various exhibitions that were on display at the time of publication. The Hunterian Museum is known for its extensive collection of anatomical and pathological specimens, as well as its collection of coins, medals, and other artifacts.In addition to describing the museum's collections, Laskey also provides a detailed account of William Hunter's life and work. Hunter was a prominent figure in the medical community during the 18th century, and his contributions to the field of anatomy and medicine are still recognized today.Overall, A General Account of the Hunterian Museum, Glasgow provides a fascinating look into one of the world's most important museums, as well as the life and work of one of Scotland's most influential physicians.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436897793
• ISBN13: 9781436897792
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"