Description: Meticulously researched, this is a portrait of a scientist determined to haul surgery into the dawn of modern medicine. "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," is reputedly based on 18th century surgeon John Hunter who revolutionized surgical practice through his groundbreaking experiments.
Review Quotes: Praise for the Knife Man
"The surgeon John Hunter (1728-93) is not a well-known name outside specialist circles, although that scandalous situation should be corrected by Wendy Moore's marvelous biography." --The Times Higher "Definitely not for the squeamish, Moore's visceral portrait of this complex and brilliant man offers a wonderful insight into sickness, suffering, and surgery in the 18th century." --The Guardian (UK) "Moore's feel for pace and narrative is impeccable. Her book contains just the right amount of background scenery to bring Hunter alive without swamping him.... She is, at last, the biographer Hunter deserves." --The Independent