This book provides an insightful look into the field of medicine, exploring the work of doctors, the prevalence and dangers of quackery, and the impact of disease on society. Robert Brudenell Carter offers a comprehensive overview of the challenges faced by medical professionals in his time, as well as the advances that have been made in the field.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.