Project Gutenberg 2004-09-29 Public domain in the USA. 436 Holmes, Oliver Wendell 1809 1894 Medical Essays, 1842-1882 Homoeopathy and its kindred delusions -- The contagiousness of puerperal fever -- Currents and counter-currents in medical science -- Border lines of knowledge in some provinces of medical science -- Scholastic and bedside teaching -- The medical profession in Massachusetts -- The young practitioner -- Medical libraries -- Some of my early teachers Produced by David Widger "Medical Essays, 1842-1882" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of essays focused on various topics in the medical field, written during the late 19th century. The essays tackle contemporary medical issues and controversies, illustrating Holmes's critical views on topics such as homoeopathy, medical practices, and the evolving medical profession. The collection serves as an exploration of medical science and education in his time, reflecting on the challenges and changes faced by practitioners in Massachusetts and beyond. The opening of the collection introduces Holmes's thoughts on criticism and opposition he faced for his works. He reflects on how his ideas, especially regarding homoeopathy, met with resistance, indicating the contentious nature of medical discourse during that era. He discusses the interplay between personal belief and scientific understanding, highlighting the significance of self-awareness and humility in the face of prevailing medical theories. As he delves into the history of medical misconceptions and the impact of market-driven practices, Holmes sets the stage for a detailed examination of the ongoing struggles within the medical community to balance tradition with evolving scientific knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Medicine Education, Medical -- Massachusetts -- 19th century Homeopathy Libraries, Medical -- Massachusetts -- 19th century PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Health & Medicine 892375 2025-07-02T03:57:59.628428 text/html 902727 2021-01-27T12:40:03 text/html 402545 2025-07-02T03:58:08.800311 application/epub+zip 416289 2025-07-02T03:58:02.592337 application/epub+zip 400024 2025-07-02T03:58:01.428383 application/epub+zip 653242 2025-07-02T03:58:14.038318 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 619439 2025-07-02T03:58:08.097290 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 590541 2022-09-02T05:33:52.374647 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 800914 2025-07-02T03:57:58.846337 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 800699 2021-01-01T00:42:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19719 2025-07-02T03:58:14.176283 application/rdf+xml 10524 2025-07-02T03:58:01.921339 image/jpeg 2760 2025-07-02T03:58:01.672330 image/jpeg 307271 2021-01-01T00:42:33 application/octet-stream application/zip 318351 2021-01-27T12:40:03 application/octet-stream application/zip 393916 2025-07-02T03:57:59.693333 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia