Biographical Memoir of John Shaw Billings, 1838-1913

Get to know the life and achievements of John Shaw Billings, a pioneering medical librarian and public health advocate. This biographical memoir covers his early life and education, his medical career, and his work on projects such as the Index Medicus and the Surgeon General's library. An essential resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine and public health in America.

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