Andreas Vesalius, The Reformer of Anatomy

"Andreas Vesalius, The Reformer of Anatomy" by James Moores Ball is a biography about Vesalius, a key figure in modern medicine who was born in Brussels in 1514. The book details how Vesalius abandoned the traditional method of studying anatomy by reading the ancients, and instead dissected bodies and meticulously drew illustrations of his observations. The result of his work was a significant contribution to the development of modern medicine. This 1910 biography includes various illustrations taken from Vesalius' works. It is important to note that modern historians of medicine have since advanced their understanding of Vesalius' contributions. Overall, "Andreas Vesalius, The Reformer of Anatomy" provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of a pioneering figure in the field of medicine.