The Life And Convictions Of William Sydney Thayer, Physician

By Edith Gittings Reid

Book Overview

The Life And Convictions Of William Sydney Thayer, Physician is a biographical book written by Edith Gittings Reid. The book is about the life and work of William Sydney Thayer, who was a renowned physician in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Thayer was born in 1859 in Massachusetts and received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in 1883. He went on to become a professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University and was known for his contributions to the field of cardiology.The book provides a detailed account of Thayer's life, from his childhood to his career as a physician. It covers his early education, his medical training, and his work at Johns Hopkins University. The book also explores Thayer's personal life, including his marriage and family.In addition to providing a biography of Thayer, the book also discusses his beliefs and convictions. Thayer was a strong advocate for medical research and believed in the importance of evidence-based medicine. He also had a deep interest in history and philosophy, and these interests influenced his medical practice.Overall, The Life And Convictions Of William Sydney Thayer, Physician is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a prominent figure in the history of medicine. It provides insight into Thayer's life and work, as well as his beliefs and convictions. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the life of William Sydney Thayer.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: 1432575554
• ISBN13: 9781432575557
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"