2007 WOLFE, Richard J.; JACKSON, Charles Thomas (1805 – 1880); PATTERSON, Richard

Charles Thomas Jackson: “The head behind the hands.” Applying science to implement discovery and invention in early nineteenth century America

The first biography of Jackson, the physician and geologist who discoverered of the anesthetic effects of ether, and also played an important role in the discovery of the American electro-magnetic telegraph. Forms a s…

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