Leighton Library has 1654 edition of “Historiarum anatomicarum rariorum centuria I et II” by Thomas Bartholin
Added at 07:10 on 20 October 2024
The Leighton Library has a 1654 edition of “Historiarum anatomicarum rariorum centuria I et II” by Danish physician, mathematician, and theologian Thomas Bartholin who was born #OnThisDay 20 October 1616. This book comprises case histories of unusual anatomical and clinical structures, including descriptions and illustrations of anomalies and normal structures. Bartholin is best known for his work in the discovery of the lymphatic system in humans and for his advancements of the theory of refrigeration anesthesia, being the first to describe it scientificallyHear Leighton Library Volunteer Guide Jo Dormer share about this book:
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