02263cam a22003133u 4500 36624 UtSlPG 20260610133832.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909 Adventures of Working Men. From the Notebook of a Working Surgeon Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-07-05 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Adventures of Working Men: From the Notebook of a Working Surgeon" by George Manville Fenn is a collection of narratives centered around the lives and experiences of working-class individuals, written in the late 19th century. The author, serving as a working surgeon, offers insights into his encounters with various patients, particularly focusing on the unique qualities and stories of working men. This work highlights themes of resilience, faith in medical care, and the harsh realities faced by laborers. The opening of the book introduces the perspective of the surgeon who reflects on his numerous patients, contrasting the straightforward trust of the working man with the often skeptical nature of wealthier patients. He expresses a deep respect for the working-class individuals he encounters, portraying them as strong, hopeful, and deserving of admiration. The surgeon notes that he has gathered his experiences and anecdotes over many years in a notebook, which he now shares as sketches of both ordinary and extraordinary situations faced by these men in their laborious lives. The narratives promise to delve deeper into their stories, showcasing the courage and humanity that often lies hidden beneath their tough exterior. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Working class -- Fiction Physicians -- England -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36624 77464 77464