Gray's Anatomy

This beautiful gold-embossed hardback presents the classic medical reference guide Gray's Anatomy, featuring the original illustrations by Henry Carter.

Gray's Anatomy is widely considered to be the 'Bible' of the human body. First published in 1858, this book has been repeatedly reprinted and remains a national and international treasure. This useful reference book is perfect for medical practitioners, students or anyone with an interest in the history of medicine or in the amazingly complex machine that is the human body.

This handsome hardback comprises an abridged version of the classic text which makes it readily digestible. Featuring the original illustrations by Henry Carter that made the original book a runaway success, this edition makes a wonderful gift.

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Early on in his career as a doctor, Henry Gray (c.1827-1861) showed a particular interest in anatomy. Aged just 20 he became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons. After the award of fellowships by the Royal Society and the Royal College of Surgeons, he was appointed house surgeon at St George's Hospital, London, and then lecturer in anatomy at its medical school. Gray died tragically young at the age of 34, after contracting a severe form of smallpox.

Henry Carter (1831-1897) was an anatomical artist and surgeon who created the illustrations for Gray's textbook.

George Davidson studied Modern Languages and Linguistics at the universities of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Strasbourg, and is a graduate of Edinburgh University. A former senior editor with Chambers Harrap Publishers Ltd., he is now a freelance compiler and editor of dictionaries and other reference books. He lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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