This manual, published in 1918 during World War I, provides detailed surgical anatomy information and illustrations. Its use was authorized by the Secretary of War and it was supervised by the Surgeon General and Council of National Defense. This book would be of interest to anyone interested in the history of surgical practices during the early 20th century.

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