02480cam a22003253u 4500 16155 UtSlPG 20260610133358.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 R Handerson, Henry E. (Henry Ebenezer), 1837-1918 Gilbertus Anglicus: Medicine of the Thirteenth Century Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-06-30 E-text prepared by Suzanne Lybarger, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net/) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive and Canadian Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/toronto) "Gilbertus Anglicus: Medicine of the Thirteenth Century" by Henry E. Handerson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the contributions of Gilbertus Anglicus, a notable 13th-century physician, emphasizing his treatise known as the "Compendium Medicinae." It highlights the medical practices, theories, and the overall state of medicine during that era, offering insights into how historical medical wisdom has shaped contemporary understandings. The opening of this work introduces the premise of studying the life and contributions of Gilbertus Anglicus in the context of his era. It begins with the acknowledgment of Handerson's manuscript, which was posthumously published, reflecting on the author's scholarly pursuits and his dedication to the field of medical history. Handerson provides a brief biography of Gilbert, exposing the gaps in historical records about his life while outlining his significant influence on medieval medicine. The narrative signals that the subsequent sections will delve into Gilbert's medical theories, treatments of diseases, and the literary legacy of his work, positioning him as a critical figure in the history of English medicine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Physicians -- Biography Gilbertus, Anglicus Medicine, Medieval https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16155 57543 57543