Lord Lister His Life and Work

By G.T. Wrench

""Lord Lister His Life and Work"" is a biography written by G.T. Wrench that chronicles the life and achievements of Joseph Lister, a British surgeon who revolutionized the field of medicine with his pioneering work in antiseptic surgery. The book traces Lister's early life, education, and career, including his years as a student at the University of London and his tenure as a professor of surgery at the University of Edinburgh. It also delves into his groundbreaking research on antiseptics, which led to the development of new surgical techniques and a dramatic reduction in the mortality rates associated with surgical procedures. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Lister's contributions to medicine, as well as his personal life, including his marriage to Agnes Syme and his relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as Florence Nightingale and Louis Pasteur. Overall, ""Lord Lister His Life and Work"" offers a detailed and engaging portrait 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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162582464
• ISBN13: 9781162582467
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.3" x 11.0"