Biographical Memoir Of John Shaw Billings, 1838-1913 (1917)

The Biographical Memoir of John Shaw Billings, 1838-1913 is a book written by Silas Weir Mitchell and published in 1917. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of John Shaw Billings, a prominent American physician and librarian. The book details Billings' early life, education, and career, including his work as a surgeon during the Civil War and his role in founding the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the New York Public Library. The book also explores Billings' contributions to medical research and his pioneering work in medical information management, including the development of the Index Medicus and the National Library of Medicine. Throughout the book, Mitchell provides insights into Billings' character and personality, describing him as a man of great intelligence, dedication, and vision. The Biographical Memoir of John Shaw Billings, 1838-1913 is an important historical document that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of America's most influential medical figures.With The Scientific Work Of John Shaw Billings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.