Hamilton Bailey: A Surgeon's Life

Hamilton Bailey was a legendary figure during his lifetime. He is still perceived as a great surgeon, though his fame rests less upon his prowess in the operating theatre than on his qualities as a writer and teacher. His textbooks, although constantly rewritten and updated, still command worldwide sales. Of all those who have ever written about surgery, Bailey is without doubt by far the most widely read. A large, strong man, with an air of self-confidence and authority, he had no difficulty in dominating those around him, but this imposing physique concealed a troubled and fragile mind. There was a family background of mental illness, and an accumulation of stresses and tragedies finally broke him down. What followed represents one of the most remarkable case histories in twentieth-century psychiatry. Originally published in 1999, this biography tells the story of Bailey's extraordinary life, in the light of much fresh evidence and original research.

Biographies & Memoirs

Marston, Adrian

Professionals & Academics

Cambridge University Press

<p>Hamilton Bailey was a legendary figure during his lifetime. He is still perceived as a great surgeon, though his fame rests less upon his prowess in the operating theatre than on his qualities as a writer and teacher. His textbooks, although constantly rewritten and updated, still command worldwide sales. Of all those who have ever written about surgery, Bailey is without doubt by far the most widely read. A large, strong man, with an air of self-confidence and authority, he had no difficulty in dominating those around him, but this imposing physique concealed a troubled and fragile mind. There was a family background of mental illness, and an accumulation of stresses and tragedies finally broke him down. What followed represents one of the most remarkable case histories in twentieth-century psychiatry. Originally published in 1999, this biography tells the story of Bailey's extraordinary life, in the light of much fresh evidence and original research.</p>

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A Colour Atlas of Visceral Artery Reconstruction (Single Surgical Procedures)

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Mosby International

As it Were

Begonia Press

A 'warts and all' biography of one of the pioneers of surgical teaching in the UK, whose name lives on through Bailey and Love's Short Practice of Surgery, a book still widely used by today's trainees. This biography not only covers the highlights of Bailey's surgical career but also sheds light on a complex and often disturbed character, whose life was touched by tragedy. It is illustrated throughout with fascinating archive images.Key features* An easy-to-read and fascinating account of one of the pioneers of modern surgery* The result of meticulous research by the author--contains much previously unpublished material* Illustrated throughout with fascinating archive images ReadershipAll those interested in the history of medicine, especially surgeons, both practicing and retired.

Hamilton Bailey: A Surgeon's Life (Greenwich Medical Media)

Oxford University Press

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