Cotton Mather: First Significant Figure in American Medicine

By Otho T. Beall, Richard Harrison Shryock, Otho T. Beall Jr

Book Overview

""Cotton Mather: First Significant Figure in American Medicine"" by Otho T. Beall Jr. is a comprehensive biography of Cotton Mather, one of the most influential figures in early American medicine. Mather was a Puritan minister, author, and scholar who lived in Boston in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The book explores Mather's life and work, focusing on his contributions to medicine and public health. Mather was a pioneer in the field of inoculation, advocating for the use of smallpox inoculation to prevent the spread of the disease. He also wrote extensively on the subject of medicine, publishing several books and articles on topics such as hygiene, diet, and the use of medicinal plants.In addition to his medical work, the book also delves into Mather's broader contributions to American society. He was a prominent figure in the Puritan community, and played a key role in the Salem Witch Trials. He was also a prolific writer, publishing over 400 books and pamphlets on a wide range of topics.Overall, ""Cotton Mather: First Significant Figure in American Medicine"" provides a fascinating look at the life and work of one of America's most important historical figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine, public health, or early American society.American Antiquarian Society, V63, Part 1.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: 1258438925
• ISBN13: 9781258438920
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"