""What Killed Mr. Drummond, The Lead Or The Lancet?"" is a book written by An Old Army Surgeon in 1843. The book explores the mysterious death of Mr. Drummond, a British civil servant who died in 1843 after being shot by an Irish nationalist. The author investigates whether Mr. Drummond's death was caused by the bullet or by the medical treatment he received after being shot.The book provides a detailed account of Mr. Drummond's life and the events leading up to his death. The author examines the medical practices of the time, including the use of lead-based medicines and the controversial practice of bloodletting. The author also investigates the role of the Lancet, a medical journal that was critical of the use of lead-based medicines.Throughout the book, the author presents evidence and arguments for both sides of the debate. The book raises important questions about the responsibility of doctors and the ethics of medical treatment. It also provides a fascinating insight into the medical practices of the 19th century.Overall, ""What Killed Mr. Drummond, The Lead Or The Lancet?"" is a thought-provoking book that explores the intersection of medicine, ethics, and politics in the 19th century.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.