Henry Charles Lea: A Biography

Charles Darwin. Thomas Henry Huxley. Autobiographies

for he has attempted, with perhaps less than complete success, to provide a social setting for his story. The book is, therefore, of interest to all concerned with medical education, especially those grappling with plans for new schools or the rehabilitation of old ones, and also to those concerned with the problems relating to the provision of health care. In other words it is not intended for...

Charles-Edouard Brown-Séquard, the biography of a tormented genius.

Charles F. Curtiss, 1863-1946: a brief biography.

The title Dean of Agriculture in our land-grant system has been given to many great men. Some have had the opportunity and innate ability to create. One such leader was Dean Charles F. Curtiss of Iowa State College ( ISO. Among his many other monumental contributions, the most important was described by C. L. Burlingham, a student, at the dinner held at the Saddle and Sirloin Club in 1925 when ...

The Biography of Doctor Charles Laugier (1875–1830)

This paper presents the life and works of the famous doctor, hygienist, folklore researcher and sanitary mentor, Charles Laugier, whose contribution to the development of the medical system of Oltenia marked the beginning of the 20th century. He is noted for his research in hygiene, in the treatment of some diseases like: tuberculosis, malaria, pellagra, and also as the founder of numerous soci...

Rewriting of the biography of Henry Dunant, the founder of the International Red Cross.

This paper presents quite a different version of the origins of the Red Cross from that officially recognised. On the basis of historical documents and statements of authors who are critical and attentive to the detail of the circumstances and events which gave rise to the Red Cross, it is possible to discern a surprising historical truth.