Sir Henry Wentworth Acland, Regius Professor Of Medicine In The University: A Memoir

By James Beresford Atlay

Book Overview

This book is a memoir about Sir Henry Wentworth Acland, who was a Regius Professor of Medicine at the University of Oxford. The author, J.B. Atlay, provides a comprehensive account of Acland's life, starting from his childhood and education, to his career as a physician and academic. The memoir delves into Acland's notable contributions to the field of medicine, including his work on the anatomy of the human body and his role in the development of the Oxford School of Medicine. Additionally, the book explores Acland's personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships with notable figures such as Florence Nightingale and John Ruskin. Overall, this memoir offers a detailed and insightful portrait of a prominent figure in the history of medicine and academia.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: 116312530X
• ISBN13: 9781163125304
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 520 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"