A Critical Enquiry Into The Present State Of Surgery (1754)

A Critical Enquiry Into The Present State Of Surgery is a book written by Samuel Sharp in 1754. The book is a detailed analysis of the surgical practices of the time and provides a critical examination of the state of surgery in the mid-18th century. Sharp was a prominent surgeon of his time and his work is considered to be a seminal text in the history of surgery.The book is divided into several chapters and covers a wide range of topics related to surgery. Sharp discusses the history of surgery, the various surgical techniques and instruments used at the time, and the role of surgery in the treatment of diseases and injuries. He also examines the education and training of surgeons, the ethics of surgery, and the importance of hygiene and cleanliness in surgical practice.One of the most notable aspects of the book is Sharp's criticism of the prevailing surgical practices of his time. He argues that many surgeons were more concerned with their own reputation and financial gain than with the well-being of their patients. He also criticizes the use of dangerous and ineffective surgical techniques, such as bloodletting and cauterization.Despite its age, A Critical Enquiry Into The Present State Of Surgery remains an important text in the history of medicine and surgery. It provides valuable insights into the early development of surgical practice and highlights the challenges and controversies that surgeons faced in the 18th century. The book is still widely read and studied by medical students and historians of medicine today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.