The Hunterian Oration, For The Year 1819 (1819)

The Hunterian Oration, For The Year 1819 is a book written by John Abernethy. It is a transcript of the oration that he delivered at the Royal College of Surgeons in London in memory of John Hunter, a famous surgeon and anatomist. The book is divided into three parts. The first part is an introduction in which Abernethy talks about the importance of John Hunter's work and his contribution to the field of surgery. The second part is the oration itself, in which Abernethy discusses the various aspects of Hunter's work, including his research on inflammation, the lymphatic system, and the nervous system. He also talks about Hunter's contributions to the field of comparative anatomy and his work on the structure and function of the human body. The third part of the book is a collection of notes and observations made by Abernethy during his research on Hunter's work. The Hunterian Oration, For The Year 1819 is an important historical document that provides insight into the life and work of one of the most influential figures in the history of surgery and anatomy.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.