Caspar Wistar Hodge: A Memorial Address (1891)

By Francis Landey Patton

Book Overview

""Caspar Wistar Hodge: A Memorial Address"" is a book written by Francis Landey Patton in 1891. The book is a tribute to the life and work of Caspar Wistar Hodge, who was a prominent American physician and professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The author describes Hodge's achievements in the field of medicine, his contributions to medical education, and his role in promoting the use of anesthesia in surgery. The book also includes personal anecdotes and reflections on Hodge's character and personality. Overall, ""Caspar Wistar Hodge: A Memorial Address"" is a touching tribute to a respected figure in American medicine and education.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: 1165886073
• ISBN13: 9781165886074
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"