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Nelson's Surgeon: William Beatty, Naval Medicine, and the Battle of Trafalgar | 
 enlarge | Authors: Laurence Brockliss, John Cardwell, Michael Moss
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Category: Book
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 206623
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 236
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6
ISBN: 0199541353
Dewey Decimal Number: 941
EAN: 9780199541355
ASIN: 0199541353
Publication Date: July 24, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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More than just a biography of a sailor doctor. December 22, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a splendid book. Very readable for such a serious subject and full of interesting information, with the benefit of wide and meticulous research. The content is nicely structured with the early part devoted to the formation of the naval medical service and then moving on to the career of William Beatty himself. It soon becomes clear what an important part hygiene and diet played in the success of the British navy over their less well organised French and Spanish adversaries, and how much Nelson himself contributed to the health of his men. The core of the narative concerns the battle of Trafalgar and Nelson's death, and Beatty's part in the proceedings. The events surounding the publication in 1807 of Beatty's classic "Authentic Narrative" are of particular interest because of the race to "cash in" on the event by being the first into print. Beatty's later career as physician of the Channel Fleet and then at Greenwich is unlikely to be known by many readers, as is the development of a close (but entirely proper) relationship with Lady Hamilton. Little is known about the private life of this Ulsterman who died a bachelor, but by analysing the events of his professional life the authors seem to have come pretty close to the man himself.
In summary then, this is more than just a biography of a sailor doctor who was a participant in one of the Nations greatest historical moments. Much new information is provided about those close to the heart of the action in the naval war against France and the authors could hardly have done a better job in bringing the events to life. It would be a pity if the high price of this 216 page book put off too many would-be readers because they would be missing a treat.
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