Mary Young Ridenbaugh
Discover the remarkable life and pioneering achievements of Dr. Ephraim McDowell in Mary Young Ridenbaugh’s meticulously researched biography, 'The Biography of Ephraim McDowell, M.D., ’The Father of Ovariotomy’.' Published in 1894, this book offers a detailed account of McDowell’s groundbreaking surgical techniques and his courageous approach to medicine in the early 19th century.Ridenbaugh delves into McDowell’s personal life, education, and professional career, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs he faced while establishing ovariotomy as a viable surgical procedure. This biography not only celebrates McDowell’s contributions to the field of medicine but also provides a valuable glimpse into the medical practices and societal attitudes of the time. A must-read for anyone interested in medical history and the lives of medical pioneers.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
