James Macartney

James Macartney: A Memoir is a book written by Alexander Macalister and published in 1900. The book is a biography of James Macartney, a Scottish physician and medical writer who lived in the 18th century. The memoir provides a detailed account of Macartney's life, from his birth in Scotland to his education in medicine and his career as a physician. Macalister explores Macartney's medical writings, which were highly regarded in his time, and discusses his contributions to the field of medicine. The book also delves into Macartney's personal life, including his marriage and family, and his involvement in the social and political issues of his time. Overall, James Macartney: A Memoir is a comprehensive and informative account of the life and work of a significant figure in the history of medicine.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.