Memories of Eighty Years

""Memories of Eighty Years"" is a memoir written by James Bryan Herrick, a prominent American physician and researcher who is best known for his discovery of sickle cell anemia. In this book, Herrick shares his experiences and reflections on his long and distinguished career in medicine, spanning over eight decades. He discusses his childhood in Chicago, his education at the University of Chicago, and his early medical training at Rush Medical College. He also chronicles his work as a physician and researcher, including his groundbreaking discovery of sickle cell anemia in 1910. Throughout the book, Herrick shares his insights on medicine, science, and society, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most important medical figures of the 20th century. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and the contributions of medical pioneers like James Bryan Herrick.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.