Life Of Dr. John Reid (1852)

Focusing on the life of John Reid, a Scottish physician, this biography chronicles his journey from a Fife childhood to becoming the physician for the Duke of Wellington. It highlights Reid's medical career, including his naval service and groundbreaking research on tuberculosis, while also delving into his personal life, including his marriage and friendships with literary figures like Sir Walter Scott and Robert Burns. The narrative offers a vivid depiction of Scotland's late 18th and early 19th-century society and medical advancements.