A treatise on the epidemic puerperal fever, as it prevailed in Edinburgh in 1821-22. To which is added, as appendix, containing the essay of the late Dr. Gordon on the puerperal fever of Aberdeen in 1789-90-91-92 / By William Campbell.

  • Campbell, William, 1788-1848.
Date:
1822
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Credit: A treatise on the epidemic puerperal fever, as it prevailed in Edinburgh in 1821-22. To which is added, as appendix, containing the essay of the late Dr. Gordon on the puerperal fever of Aberdeen in 1789-90-91-92 / By William Campbell. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    the militaiy of all ranks *, we should not have expected that the profession of medicine would be viewed in so contemptible a light by Frenchmen. Much of this indifference, however, may be attributed to their mania for military glory, by which their mind has for a con- siderable period past, been diverted from the pursuit of science. Professional men on the continent cannot be accused of inactivity, and it is to be hoped, that their labours will be speedily appreciated by their countrymen, for their industry and perseverance have for years past been truly gratifying. In England the improvement of medicine has been progressive since the establishment of a college of phy- sicians in London, in 1518, an era from v»^hich we may date the first effectual steps taken for the advancement of medical science in this country. It was not until 1560, about one hundred and eight years after the discovery of * It is seen in the History of the French Academy, that the princes and generals of France -ndllingly took the field when they could prevail upon Pare to go out along -vvith them ; and at the time when all the noblesse of the kmgdom were shut up in Metz, which was besieged by Charles V. in person, at the head of a 100,000 men, they sent a sort of embassy to the long, then- master, beseecMng liim to send Pai-e to them. An Italian captain for a great reward introduced him into the city. They instantly sent at midnight to awaken the prince, who commanded the city, Avith the good news of his arrival. The governor begged of Mm that he Would go next day and show liimself upon the breach. He was received with shouts of triumph; Metz was then the bulwark of France; and it has always been ascribed to the presence of this single man (so perfect was their confidence in him), that they kept tlie city until the gallant army wliich lay around it, perished beneath its walls.—John Bell's Principles of Surgery.