The Battle for Oblivion : The Discovery of Anaesthesia by MacQuitty, Betty

Hardback. Acceptable.

Hardback. Very Good.

George G.Harrap & Co Ltd, 1969. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:0245596682

George G.Harrap & Co Ltd, 1969. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust Jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:0245596682

George G.Harrap & Co Ltd, 1969. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:0245596682

George G.Harrap & Co Ltd, 1969-10-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 2.4981 in x 23.0825 in x 15.1885 in.

London: George G.Harrap & Co Ltd, 1969. First Edition. Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Type: Book Long inscription on reverse of frontispiece.

George G. Harrap & Co Ltd, London, 1969. First Edition. Hardcover. Good Condition/Very Good. This is the first UK edition. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 200 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Dust Jacket is in fine condition as protected by plastic cover. Edges very slightly spotted or marked. Text marked with Library stamps, but very discreetly, spine unmarked, in all other respects in very good condition throughout. The book is available and will be PACKAGED professionally, DISPATCHED promptly and a TRACKING NUMBER will be advised by Australia Post.. Deals with the discovery of anaesthesia by the American dentist, William Morton. The history of anaesthesia is a fascinating journey that spans centuries. In 1846, William Morton successfully demonstrated ether anesthesia at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Ether was synthesized earlier, but its… Read More

London: George G. Harrap, 1969. A near Fine copy which has just a few dust marks to top edge. Dustjacket is price clipped. Foreword by Professor Christiaan Barnard, the famed transplant surgeon. The amazing story of William Morton, an American dentist, who devoted his life to finding an effective pain killer, how he made his discovery and it's early applications. On October 16th 1846 a patient was given the first anaesthetic which paved the way for modern surgery. Set against early life in America and the ghastly operations before Morton made his discovery it shows his desperate battle to achieve recognition for his work against medical opposition and false claims to it. Above all it exposes the eminent scientist, Professor Jackson, whose greed and envy drove him to steal the honour. 39 illustrations. C3C. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.