<p>C. MacLaurin's "Mere Mortals: Medico-historical Essays" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of medicine through captivating biographical sketches and historical accounts. These essays explore the lives and challenges of doctors, surgeons, and patients across history. With a focus on pathology and medical practices, "Mere Mortals" delves into the evolution of surgery and the understanding of disease. Drawing upon a wealth of medical history, MacLaurin presents a compelling narrative that illuminates the human side of medicine. Discover the stories behind groundbreaking discoveries and the individuals who shaped the field. This collection provides an enduring perspective on the timeless pursuit of healing and the ever-evolving relationship between medicine and humanity.<br></p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>