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The Knife Man: Blood, Body Snatching, and the Birth of Modern Surgery

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The Knife Man: Blood, Body Snatching, and the Birth of Modern Surgery - Moore, Wendy
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Meticulously researched, this is a portrait of a scientist determined to haul surgery into the dawn of modern medicine. "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," is reputedly based on 18th century surgeon John Hunter who revolutionized surgical practice through his groundbreaking experiments.

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The Knife Man: Blood, Body Snatching, and the Birth of Modern Surgery 2006, Crown Publishing Group (NY)

ISBN-13: 9780767916530

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