John Shaw Billings: A Memoir

By Adelaide Rosalia Hasse and Fielding Hudson Garrison

Book Overview

""John Shaw Billings: A Memoir"" is a biographical account of the life and career of John Shaw Billings, a prominent American physician and librarian. Written by Fielding H. Garrison, a historian of medicine, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Billings' many achievements, including his work as the founding director of the National Library of Medicine and his contributions to the field of medical informatics. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including Billings' personal papers and correspondence, Garrison paints a vivid portrait of a man who was not only a brilliant scholar and administrator, but also a devoted husband and father. In addition to chronicling Billings' professional accomplishments, the book also explores his personal life, including his relationships with his family and colleagues, his struggles with illness, and his enduring legacy. Overall, ""John Shaw Billings: A Memoir"" is a fascinating and insightful look at one of the most important figures in the history of American 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: 1163633062
• ISBN13: 9781163633069
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 446 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"