I-Em-Hotep and Ancient Egyptian Medicine, Prevention of Valvular Disease: The Harveian Oration (1904)

I-Em-Hotep and Ancient Egyptian Medicine, Prevention of Valvular Disease: The Harveian Oration (1904) is a book written by Richard Caton. The book explores the ancient Egyptian approach to medicine and how it can be applied to modern medicine, specifically in the prevention of valvular disease. The author delves into the life and work of I-Em-Hotep, an ancient Egyptian physician, and examines the methods and techniques used in ancient Egypt to treat various illnesses and diseases. The book also provides an in-depth analysis of the causes and prevention of valvular disease, drawing from both ancient and modern medical knowledge. The Harveian Oration, which the author delivered in 1904, is also included in the book. This oration is a prestigious lecture series given annually at the Royal College of Physicians in London, and it provides a historical context for the author's research and findings. Overall, I-Em-Hotep and Ancient Egyptian Medicine, Prevention of Valvular Disease: The Harveian Oration (1904) is a fascinating exploration of ancient medical practices and their relevance to modern medicine.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.