Complete Record - Heirs of Hippocrates No. 1729

SIR ERASMUS WILSON (1809-1884) The dissector; or, practical and surgical anatomy. Blanchard and Lea 1844 xxiv [25]-444 pp., 106 illus. 19.6 cm.

Wilson was a talented individual of great ability and led a multi-faceted life. He was an anatomist, surgeon, illustrator, editor, dermatologist, hygienist, dietitian, and Egyptologist. Wilson received his professional education at London's St. Bartholomew's Hospital and the Aldersgate School of Medicine, where he won prizes in surgery and midwifery. He was soon appointed demonstrator of anatomy at University College where he became a highly skilled dissector and successful teacher. In 1836 Wilson decided to establish the Sydenham College School of Anatomy, but it was a venture which did not succeed and was soon abandoned. He then entered private practice, elected to devote his considerable abilities to dermatology, wrote his first books, and also served as a sub-editor of Lancet. In 1840 Wilson was appointed lecturer on anatomy and physiology at Middlesex Hospital and, in addition, was consulting surgeon to the Marylebone Infirmary. This work initially appeared at London in 1838 under the title Practical and surgical anatomy. This first American edition was edited by Goddard (see No. 1760 ff.) who modified and rearranged Wilson's text to reflect the dissecting practices of American medical schools. Goddard also added a number of new illustrations to assist the dissector.

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