Memorial Oration in Honor of Ephraim McDowell: The Father of Ovariotomy is a book written by Samuel David Gross in 1879. The book is a tribute to Ephraim McDowell, a renowned American physician who pioneered the surgical procedure of ovariotomy. The book is a compilation of speeches and tributes made by various individuals at a memorial service held in honor of McDowell. Through this book, Gross sheds light on the life and work of McDowell, who is...