Some Personal Recollections and Private Correspondence of Dr. Crawford Williamson Long Discoverer of Anesthesia with Sulphuric Ether Together With Documentary Proofs of His Priority in the Wonderful Discovery
Atlanta: Self published, 1919.
Wraps. Stapled, printed wraps. 47 pages. Illustrations. Light toning to the title page. Small corner crease back cover. Interior contents clean.
Crawford Long (November 1, 1815 – June 16, 1878) was an American surgeon and pharmacist and was credited with the the first use of inhaled sulfuric ether as an anesthetic. The author Joseph Jacobs was a pharmacist and owned Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta in the latter 18800's. Jacob's Pharmacy served the first glass of Coca-Cola to the public in 1886. The inventor of the drink was John Pemberton who by 1891 had sold his receipe to Asa Griggs Candler Atlanta businessman. Very good. Item #36247
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