Lord Lister His Life and Work

By G.T. Wrench

Lord Lister His Life and Work is a biography of Joseph Lister, a British surgeon who revolutionized the field of surgery through his development of antiseptic techniques. Written by G.T. Wrench, the book provides a comprehensive account of Lister's life, from his early years in England to his later years as a peer of the realm. The book covers Lister's education, his medical training, and his groundbreaking work in developing antiseptic surgery, which greatly reduced the risk of infection in surgical procedures. The book also explores Lister's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his relationships with other prominent figures in the medical community. Overall, Lord Lister His Life and Work provides a fascinating insight into the life and achievements of one of the most important figures in the history of medicine.1914. The biography of Lord Lister, whose work affected man's relation to sickness and disease more fundamentally than the work of any other philosophic physician devoted to these problems. He was far more than a great surgeon: he was far more the founder of modern surgery.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: 1161365990
• ISBN13: 9781161365993
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 2.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.5" x 11.0"