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The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences by Sir Frederick Treves (1853-1923)
A collection of historical medicine essays, most in story form, about science, medicine, doctors and patients.
Treves shares memories and reflections of historical medical and surgical experiences, including his relationship with Joseph Merrick, also known The Elephant Man.
Twelve chapters include:
- The Elephant Man
- The Old Receiving Room
- The Twenty-Krone Piece
- A Cure for Nerves
- Two Women
- A Sea Lover
- A Case of “Heart Failure”
- A Restless Night
- In Articulo Mortis
- The Idol with Hands of Clay
- Breaking the News
- A Questions of Hats
Treves was a prominent British surgeon and expert in anatomy during the Victorian and Edwardian times. Learn more about him HERE. In the late 1800s, he was introduced to Joseph Merrick, more commonly known as “the Elephant Man.” They developed a close friendship. Treves is also renowned for his treatment of appendicitis and is credited with saving the life of King Edward VII in 1902. (
Note: additional book by Treves linked here: Cradle of the Deep
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