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A very special Osler inscription
1Department of General Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
Summary
Sir William Osler
Area of Science:
- Medical History
- Bibliographical Studies
Background:
- A copy of Sir Thomas Browne's Religio Medici is housed in the Mayo Clinic Library's Rare Books Room.
- This volume may contain the earliest known inscription by Sir William Osler.
Discussion:
- Dr. John Graner reports that Osler gifted this book to a close friend during his time at McGill medical school in 1870.
- The book holds significant historical value and represents a notable friendship.
Key Insights:
- Discovery of a potentially earliest inscription by Sir William Osler.
- Identification of a historically significant artifact linked to Osler's early career.
Outlook:
- Further research into Osler's inscriptions and early associations.
- Exploring the provenance and significance of the Religio Medici in medical history.