Robert Burns and the Medical Profession (1898)

""Robert Burns and the Medical Profession"" is a book written by William Findlay in 1898. The book is a detailed account of the relationship between the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns and the medical profession. Findlay explores Burns' life and how his interactions with doctors and medical practitioners influenced his work, particularly his poetry. The book delves into Burns' personal health struggles, including his battle with rheumatic fever and how he sought medical treatment. It also highlights the medical practices of the time, including the use of bloodletting and the use of mercury as a treatment for syphilis. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life of Robert Burns and the medical practices of the late 18th century.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.