02560cam a22003253u 4500 69197 UtSlPG 20260610134612.0 m cr n 260607r20221868utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 R Saunders, W. Sedgwick (William Sedgwick), 1824-1901 Sketches from the history of medicine, ancient and modern : An oration delivered before the Hunterian Society Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-10-21 deaurider, Guus Snijders and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Sketches from the History of Medicine, Ancient and Modern" by W. Sedgwick Saunders is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides an exploration of the origin and evolution of medicine, focusing primarily on its social aspects rather than strictly scientific developments. It likely addresses significant figures and moments in the history of medicine, linking ancient traditions to practices observed in more recent times. The opening of the oration reveals the author’s intention to delve into the early roots of medicine as a discipline, establishing a connection between human suffering and the development of medical practices. Saunders introduces a narrative that begins with the concept of primal man, illustrating how early humans were believed to exist without harm until the emergence of pain and illness necessitated medical intervention. By referencing historical figures like Moses and the customs surrounding practices such as circumcision, the author aims to demonstrate the lasting impact of these traditions on contemporary medical practices. The section underscores the intertwining of religious and medical roles throughout history, suggesting that health and societal norms are deeply connected. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: The London Institution, 1868 Medicine -- History Speeches, addresses, etc., English https://wellcomecollection.org/works/bk7f8uf4 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69197 109993 109993