In this meticulously researched and highly readable book, Dr. Bryan details the history of an engaging and friendly but not particularly promising young man through childhood, college and his all-to-brief professional life, to a hero's death in the fight to control yellow fever in West Africa. This account traces his career from early work as a teenager with two prominent malariologists through college, wartime service and medical school to his appointment to the International Health Division of the Rockefeller Institute. ...
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In this meticulously researched and highly readable book, Dr. Bryan details the history of an engaging and friendly but not particularly promising young man through childhood, college and his all-to-brief professional life, to a hero's death in the fight to control yellow fever in West Africa. This account traces his career from early work as a teenager with two prominent malariologists through college, wartime service and medical school to his appointment to the International Health Division of the Rockefeller Institute. It is told against a backdrop of the history of progress in the understanding of yellow fever in all of its aspects and thereby places the death of Dr. Hayne in a context which lends special significance to the tragedy. Although Hayne's career with the Rockefeller Institute lasted only two years, he achieved the ultimate definition of himself both as a researcher and benefactor of mankind and as a human being. His dedication to his work and his happy relationships with those around him were the results of a long preparation which effectively suited him to what he had chosen for his life's work. The poignancy of a life cut short is heightened by the knowledge that the child conceived in his marriage just two months before his final departure for Lagos was stillborn, and the ultimate fate of his wife, Roselle, has not been discovered. The narrative is enhanced by the generous selection of personal letters between Hayne and members of his family. They give a sense of intimacy with the players in the drama. It is a beautiful story for all its sadness; there is in it a metaphor for all who have given their lives in an effort to eliminate the numerous plagues which have andcontinue to beset the human race.
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Add this copy of A Most Satisfactory Man: the Story of Theodore Brevard to cart. $5.95, like new condition, Sold by bibliophonics rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Rapid River, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Waring Library Society, Medical Univ. of South Carolina-The Reprint Press.
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Fine in Good jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Brown full cloth boards, gilt stamped cover and spine titles, fine. Pages fine. Dj some crease, fully intact. Theodore Brevard Hayne distinguished himself as a hero and martyr in the fight against yellow fever. Conducting research in West Africa on mosquitoes and monkeys, he was the last researcher to die from the disease. This biography draws on his letters and the diary of his superior in West Africa. 166 pages.
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ISBN: 0871524961, hardback, Reprint edition especially published for the Waring Library Society of the Medical University of South Carolina, Near Fine in a Very Good Plus DJ; single letter store remainder stamp to top corner of free front endpaper and to rear pastedown, two small closed tears to top edge of DJ, trace of light general wear to DJ and DJ edges, no internal writings or marking to text which appears unread, Dr. Theodore Hayne was from a prominent South Carolina family who obtained his medical degree and eventually worked for the Internationall Health Division of the Rockefeller Institute. While on assignment in West Africa around 1930, he became the last martyr of Yellow Fever, illustrated with photographs, 8vo., 166 pages.,
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Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
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Very good in good dust jacket. Signed by author. Interesting gift inscription (not from author) on fep. DJ has some wear, soiling, edge tears and chips. 1x, 66 p. Illustrations. Notes. Index. Theodore Brevard Hayne distinguished himself as a hero and martyr in the fight against yellow fever. Conducting research in West Africa on mosquitoes and monkeys, he was the last researcher to die from the disease. This biography draws on his letters and the diary of his superior in West Africa.
