History And Description Of The Roosevelt Hospital, New York City (1893)
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The book ""History and Description of the Roosevelt Hospital, New York City"" was written by James R. Lathrop in 1893. It is a comprehensive account of the history and development of the Roosevelt Hospital, which was founded in 1871 as a charitable institution to provide medical care to the poor and needy in New York City. The book details the hospital's origins, its founders, and the challenges it faced in its early years.The author provides a detailed description of the hospital's facilities, including its wards, operating rooms, and laboratories. He also describes the hospital's medical staff, their qualifications, and their areas of expertise. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs that provide a visual representation of the hospital's architecture and interior design.In addition to its historical and descriptive content, the book also provides insights into the medical practices and technologies of the late 19th century. The author discusses the use of anesthesia and antiseptics in surgeries, as well as the development of new medical instruments and techniques.Overall, ""History and Description of the Roosevelt Hospital, New York City"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, the development of hospitals, or the social and cultural history of New York City in the late 19th century.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781162000015
- ISBN-10: 1162000015
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: May 2010
- Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.25 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.84 pounds
- Page Count: 34
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