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Little Masterpieces of Science - Health and Healing

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One of a series of books, "Little Masterpieces in Science" edited by George Iles, Health and Healing is a collection of articles written by prominent physicians and scientists describing key advances in medicine through the end of the 19th century. Published in 1902, this book includes chapters on Pasteur's work with vaccines, tuberculosis, malaria, pain, eye care, prolonging life and some rules for health. - Summary by J. M. Smallheer (4 hr 39 min)

Chapters

Preface

2:59

Read by J. M. Smallheer

Chapter 1 - Escape from Pain, The History of a Discovery by Sir James Paget, M.…

35:11

Read by Mike Pelton

Chapter 2 - Jenner and Pasteur by Sir J. R. Bennett, M. D.

46:36

Read by Carol

Chapter 3 - Pasteur and His Work by Patrick Geddes and J. Arthur Thomson

20:39

Read by Availle

Chapter 4- Tuberculosis and Its Prevention by T. M. Prudden, M. D.

30:35

Read by Mary J

Chapter 5 - Malaria and Mosquitoes by G. M. Sternberg, M.D.

36:34

Read by Jairus Amar

Chapter 6 - The Art of Prolonging Life by Robson Roose, M.D, Part 1

23:40

Read by Anna Simon

Chapter 6 - The Art of Prolonging Life by Robson Roose, M.D., Part 2

21:51

Read by Anna Simon

Chapter 7 - Natural Life and Death by B. W. Richardson, M.D.

12:43

Read by Mike Pelton

Chapter 8 - Rules for Health by B. W. Richardson, M.D.

16:33

Read by Mike Pelton

Chapter 9 - Care of the Eyes by Buel P. Colton

8:25

Read by Availle

Chapter 10 - Progress of Medicine in the Nineteenth Century by J. S. Billings, …

24:00

Read by J. M. Smallheer