Regnier De Graaf 1641-1673

By Hubert R. Catchpole

Book Overview

Regnier De Graaf 1641-1673 is a biographical book written by Hubert R. Catchpole that tells the story of Regnier De Graaf, a renowned Dutch physician and anatomist who lived in the 17th century. The book covers De Graaf's life from his birth in 1641 to his untimely death at the age of 32 in 1673. Catchpole provides a detailed account of De Graaf's childhood, education, and early career as a physician. He also explores De Graaf's contributions to the field of anatomy, including his discovery of the ovarian follicles and his work on the structure of the human eye. The book delves into De Graaf's personal life as well, including his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues. Catchpole also discusses the political and social climate of the Netherlands during De Graaf's lifetime, and how it influenced his work and personal life. Overall, Regnier De Graaf 1641-1673 is a comprehensive and informative biography that sheds light on the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of medicine and anatomy.This Article Is Contained In Volume VIII, Number 9, November 1940 Issue Of The Bulletin Of The History Of Medicine. Contents Also Include: Ornithologists Of The United States Army Medical Corps, Part I, Edgar Erskine Hume; Some Unpublished Letters Of Florence Nightingale; And More.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as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: 1432630431
• ISBN13: 9781432630430
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"