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Gross, Samuel D.

 
9781330986196: Autobiography of Samuel D. Gross, M.D, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover the life of a pioneering American surgeon whose work shaped 19th‑century medicine. This memoir offers a window into the career, conflicts, and convictions of a physician who balanced practice, teaching, and groundbreaking writing during a transformative era for surgery and medical science.


Spanning childhood, education, and a long, influential career across several cities, the book blends personal reflection with vivid portraits of peers, mentors, and rivals. It presents a physician’s view of professional duty, the challenges of war and public life, and the steady grind of lectures, publications, and clinical innovation.



  • Early drive to become a physician and a lifelong commitment to the profession

  • Experiences as a surgeon, teacher, and author across multiple major American medical centers

  • Insights into medical society, debates, and the politics surrounding practice in the 1800s

  • Personal reflections on fame, ethics, and the responsibilities of a physician in public life


Ideal for readers of medical biography, 19th‑century American history, and anyone interested in how a physician’s career evolves at the intersection of science, society, and personal conviction.

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