The Right Honorable Sir Thomas Clifford Allbutt

The Right Honorable Sir Thomas Clifford Allbutt: A Memoir is a biographical account of the life and accomplishments of Sir Thomas Clifford Allbutt, written by Humphrey Davy Rolleston. Allbutt was a prominent British physician and inventor who made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and science in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book begins with an introduction to Allbutt's family background and early life, before delving into his education and medical training at Cambridge University and St. George's Hospital in London. It then follows his career as a physician, during which he made several groundbreaking discoveries and inventions that revolutionized the practice of medicine. Allbutt is credited with inventing the first clinical thermometer, which allowed doctors to accurately measure a patient's body temperature for the first time. He also developed the use of the ophthalmoscope, a device that allows doctors to examine the interior of the eye, and made significant contributions to the study of diseases such as tuberculosis and rheumatism. In addition to his medical achievements, Allbutt was also a prominent public figure and served as Regius Professor of Physic at Cambridge University, as well as President of the Royal College of Physicians. The book explores his involvement in various social and political causes, including his advocacy for women's suffrage and his opposition to the Boer War. Throughout the book, Rolleston provides a detailed and engaging portrait of Allbutt, drawing on personal letters, diaries, and other primary sources to paint a vivid picture of his life and times. The result is a fascinating and informative biography of one of the most important figures in the history of medicine.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.