Memoirs of a Pioneer Surgeon

Cover has some light edge and corner; IN 1916, a professional team known as "Allen and Middleton" of Salt Lake City were amont the best known and busiest surgeons in Utah and the Intermountain region. In this autobiography, one of the partners, Dr George W Middleton (I believe grandfather of Dr George Middleton Urologist now in practice in Salt Lake County ) tells what is was like to pursue the goal of surgical proficiency long before the advent of today's formal, hospital-based training programs. Author born 1866 Lots of tidbit information about UtahHe paints a vivid picture of his early childhood in a remote corner of early day Utah and then describes the colorful aspects of seeking a medical degree in the early 1890's. ; 6.25" x 9.25"; 286 pages Very Good wear. Gift Inscription to previous owner inside front cover.