Lindsey Fitzharris is a medical historian who writes about the development of surgery and science. She is the author of The Butchering Art and The Facemaker, which focus on the history of medicine through
The butchering art
The butchering art
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This book explores the gruesome world of Victorian surgery before the advent of antiseptics, where operations were often deadly. It follows the pioneering work of Joseph Lister, who revolutionized medicine with his groundbreaking discovery of antiseptic surgery. The narrative details his struggles and triumphs in convincing the medical establishment to adopt his life-saving practices.
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The Butchering ArtPaperback, Oct
304 pages
Scientific American / Farrar, Straus and GirouxISBN: 97803745379685 editions available
