The Harveian Oration, 1865 (1865)

The Harveian Oration, 1865 is a book written by Henry Wentworth Acland. This book is a transcript of the Harveian Oration that Acland delivered in 1865. The Harveian Oration is an annual lecture that is delivered at the Royal College of Physicians in London. The lecture is named after William Harvey, who was a 17th-century physician and scientist. The lecture is given by a distinguished physician or scientist and is meant to commemorate Harvey's contributions to medicine and science.In this book, Acland discusses the importance of scientific research in medicine. He argues that medicine should be based on scientific principles and that physicians should use scientific methods to diagnose and treat their patients. Acland also discusses the history of medicine and the contributions of various physicians and scientists throughout history.The book provides a fascinating insight into the history of medicine and the development of scientific principles in medicine. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and the role of science in healthcare. The book is written in a clear and concise style and is accessible to both medical professionals and laypeople.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.