Discovery By The Late Dr. Horace Wells: Of The Applicability Of Nitrous Oxyd Gas, Sulphuric Ether And Other Vapors In Surgical Operations, Nearly Two Years Before The Patented Discovery Of Drs. Charle

This account of the discovery of anesthesia is a fascinating look at the history of medicine. It tells the story of Horace Wells, who was the first to demonstrate the use of nitrous oxide as an anesthetic, and his subsequent struggle to receive recognition for his discovery in the face of opposition from more established doctors.

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