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The Knife Man: Blood, Body-Snatching and the Birth of Modern Surgery
The Knife Man Blood BodySnatching and the Birth of Modern Surgery
Author: Wendy Moore
The vivid, often gruesome portrait of the 18th century pioneering surgeon and father of modern medicine, John Hunter. — In the gothic horror story, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, the house of the genial doctor turned fiend is reputedly based on the home of the 18th century surgeon and anatomist John Hunter. The choice was understandable, for Hunter combi...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780553816181
ISBN-10: 0553816187
Publication Date: 5/8/2006
Pages: 429
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3.7 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Bantam
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 2
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 tish avatar reviewed The Knife Man: Blood, Body-Snatching and the Birth of Modern Surgery on + 384 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
if you love science and medicine,this is a book for you. Jack Hunter is the worlds most famous anatomist in the 1700's in the UK. much of his work stands today. good read
sunalso avatar reviewed The Knife Man: Blood, Body-Snatching and the Birth of Modern Surgery on + 40 more book reviews
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Excellent work, touching, facinating, and horrific by turns.
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 jrw avatar reviewed The Knife Man: Blood, Body-Snatching and the Birth of Modern Surgery on + 33 more book reviews
This history of John Hunter is told in a contemporary style that is quite approachable. Although the author shows a positive bias toward the man, she does take a few moments to bring up his failings. "The Knife Man" is a great narrative and biography pieced together from historical documents.


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