The Narrative Of A Busy Life: An Autobiography (1893)

By Arthur Hill Hassall

Book Overview

The Narrative of a Busy Life: An Autobiography (1893) is a memoir written by Arthur Hill Hassall, a British physician and public health reformer. The book details Hassall's life from his childhood in Middlesex to his medical education at University College London and his subsequent career in medicine and public health.Hassall recounts his experiences as a physician in London during the cholera epidemic of 1849, where he witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of the disease on the city's poor. He also discusses his work as a public health reformer, advocating for improvements in sanitation and hygiene to prevent the spread of disease.Throughout the book, Hassall reflects on his personal and professional relationships, including his marriage to his wife, Mary, and his friendships with notable figures such as Charles Dickens and Florence Nightingale.The Narrative of a Busy Life provides a unique perspective on the history of medicine and public health in 19th century England, as well as an intimate portrait of one man's life and career.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: 1167214412
• ISBN13: 9781167214417
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"