Harvey And His Discovery (1878)

By Jacob Mendez Da Costa

Book Overview

""Harvey And His Discovery"" is a historical book written by Jacob Mendes Da Costa in 1878. The book is centered around the life and work of William Harvey, an English physician who is famously known for his discovery of the circulation of blood in the human body. Da Costa provides a detailed account of Harvey's life, from his early years as a student of medicine to his later years as a respected physician and researcher. The book also delves into the social and political climate of the time, providing context for Harvey's groundbreaking discovery and the impact it had on the medical community.Throughout the book, Da Costa explores the scientific methods and theories that Harvey used to arrive at his discovery, as well as the challenges he faced in convincing his peers of its validity. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the complex concepts involved in Harvey's work.Overall, ""Harvey And His Discovery"" is a fascinating look at one of the most important discoveries in the history of medicine, and the life of the man who made it possible. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and medicine.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: 1164665707
• ISBN13: 9781164665700
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"