Tish O. (tish) -
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if you love science and medicine,this is a book for you. Jack Hunter is the worlds most famous anatomist in the 1700's in the UK. much of his work stands today. good read
Hana C. (sunalso) reviewed The Knife Man: Blood, Body-Snatching and the Birth of Modern Surgery on + 40 more book reviews
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Excellent work, touching, facinating, and horrific by turns.
John W. (jrw) reviewed The Knife Man: Blood, Body-Snatching and the Birth of Modern Surgery on + 33 more book reviews
This history of John Hunter is told in a contemporary style that is quite approachable. Although the author shows a positive bias toward the man, she does take a few moments to bring up his failings. "The Knife Man" is a great narrative and biography pieced together from historical documents.
