Discovery of Anesthesia by Dr. Horace Wells; Memorial Services at the Fiftieth Anniversary

This book commemorates the life and legacy of Dr. Horace Wells, the pioneering dentist who first demonstrated the use of nitrous oxide as a surgical anesthetic in the mid-19th century. Published on the fiftieth anniversary of his discovery, it includes a collection of speeches, essays, and remembrances by his colleagues and contemporaries, as well as a biography and timeline of his life. The book is a testament to the enduring impact of one man's groundbreaking contributions to medicine and science.