Rare Medical Books Navy Surgeon Owned Yellow Fever 1852 Owned by Kearsarge Surgeon & Yellow Fever Pioneer Start Price USD 2,500.00 Current Price USD 2,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 09, 2008 End Time Tuesday, December 09, 2008 Location Cookeville, Tennessee See more about 'Rare Medical Books Navy Surgeon Owned Yellow Fever 1852' Description ************************************Book Collection OfUnited States Civil War Navy SurgeonJohn Mills Browne************************************featuringThePrinciples And PracticeOf SurgeryBy William PirriePublished by Blanchard and Lea, Philadelphia, 1852.&The Principles And PracticeOfOphthalmic MedicineAnd SurgeryBy T. Wharton JonesPublished by Lea and Blanchard, Philadelphia, 1847DescriptionPrinciples of SurgeryHard cover book in full leather.Measuring 9.5 x 6.5 inches. Containing 784 pages + 32 pages publishers ads.Black leather spine label. Heavily illustrated with fine surgical engravings.The book is in good condition. Tightly bound and solid.Rubbing at spine edges, corners, and spine front.Hinges are solid. Contents clean.Various notes written in back of book matching writing of Dr. Daniel Blair.Signed on titlepage by Civil War Naval surgeon, John Mills Browne.Signed on ffep by B. Rush Mitchell, M.D., U.S. Navy.Hand written notes on yellow fever on ffep of Dr. Daniel Blair. Signed D. Blair ~ DemeraraMasonic bookplate of John Mills Browne on front pastedown.DescriptionOphthalmic SurgeryHard cover book in embossed cloth.Measuring 7.5 x 5.5 inches. Containing 509 pages + 4 pages publishers ads.Chipped at head of spine. Solid in binding. Strong hinges. Sharp corners. Clean text. Signature of John M. Browne, Harvard University, 1850, on ffep.Masonic bookplate of John Mills Browne on front pastedown.There is quite a bit of history behind the owners of these books so read carefully and enjoy!The copy of Pirrie's System of Surgery, is unique in that it was signed by 2 different Naval surgeons and Dr. Daniel Blair, who worked with John Davy on Yellow Fever in the mid 19th century. The 1st I would like to mention is B. Rush Mitchell, who has signed the ffep, B. Rush Mitchell, M.D., U.S. Navy, 1852. Finding information on Mitchell has been hard so if anyone out there has information please share it with us.The 2nd Naval surgeon who owned both of the books was John Mills Browne. Below is a little about Browne from Famous Americans:John Mills BrowneBROWNE, John Mills, surgeon, born in Hinsdale, New Hampshire, 10 May, 1831. He was graduated at the medical department of Harvard in March, 1852, and entered the United States navy as an assistant surgeon, 26 March, 1853. In 1855-'6 he participated in the Indian war on Puget sound, and subsequently he took part in the survey of the northwest boundary, he became a passed assistant surgeon, 12.May, 1858, served in the brig" " Dolphin," suppressing the slave-trade on the west coast of Africa in 1858, and in October of that year joined the Paraguay expedition. He was commissioned a surgeon, 19 June, 1861, and attached to the steamer "Kearsarge" until 9 December, 1864, participating in the engagement with the Confederate cruiser "Alabama." He served at the Mare island navy-yard from 1869 till 1871, during which time he superintended the erection of the naval hospital there. He was commissioned as medical inspector, 1 December, 1871, and was fleet-surgeon of the Pacific fleet in 1872-'6. He served at the naval hospital at Mare island, California, in 1876-'80, was commissioned a medical director, 6 October, 1878, and was a member of the examining board at Washington, from 2 July, 1880, to 26 October, 1882, when he took charge of the Museum of hygiene until 1 July, 1886, after which he was again appointed a member of the examining and retiring board. On 27 March, 1888, he was appointed chief of the bureau of medicine and surgery and surgeon-general of the navy. (from FamousAmericans.net)As you can see from the document, Browne was on the steamer Kearsarge when it attacked the C.S.S. Alabama. This attack took place in France! The Alabama was in bad need of repair and had traveled to France to have these repairs completed. The Union got word of the Alabama going to France and promptly dispatched the Kearsarge to confront the Alabama. Below is a small summary of the events from the Department of the Navy Historical Center:USS Kearsarge vs. CSS Alabama, 19 June 1864 -- Selected ViewsAfter nearly two years of highly successful cruising at the expense of the United States' commercial shipping, CSS Alabama returned to European waters in early June 1864. Badly in need of a refit, she put into Cherbourg, France, on 11 June. News of her presence soon reached the USS Kearsarge , which promptly steamed to Cherbourg, arriving on the 14th. Seeing that he was blockaded, with repairs delayed and with the probability that his ship would not be able to resume her raiding activities, Alabama's Captain Raphael Semmes challenged Kearsarge's Captain John Winslow to a ship-to-ship duel. That suited Winslow very well, and he took station offshore and waited.After four days of coaling, drill and other preparations, Alabama steamed out of Cherbourg harbor in the morning of 19 June 1864, escorted by the French ironclad Couronne, which remained in the area to ensure that the combat remained in international waters. On paper, Kearsarge and Alabama were well-matched, with the Union warship having a slight advantage in gun power and speed. As the Confederate approached, Kearsarge steamed further to sea, to ensure that Alabama could not easily return to port.At 10:50 AM, Captain Winslow put his ship around and headed for the enemy. Alabama opened fire a few minutes later, at a distance of about a mile, and continued to fire as the range decreased. As the ships closed to about a half-mile, Kearsarge turned and began to shoot back. Both ships had their guns trained to starboard, and the engagement followed a circular course, with the ships steaming in opposite directions and turning to counter the other's attempts to gain an advantageous position. Superior Federal gunnery, and the deteriorated condition of Alabama's powder and shells, soon began to tell. Though Alabama hit her opponent several times, the projectiles caused little damage and few casualties. One shell hit Kearsarge's sternpost, failed to explode and survives today as a relic of the battle.After about an hour's shooting, Alabama was beginning to sink, with several men killed and many others wounded. Among the injured was Semmes, who turned and tried to run back toward Cherbourg. However, when Kearsarge headed him off and the rising water stopped his engines, Semmes struck his flag. As Alabama sank, some twenty minutes after firing ceased, most of her crew were rescued by the victor and by the British yacht Deerhound. Those saved by the latter, including Semmes and most of his officers, were taken to England and thus escaped capture and imprisonment. One of the Civil War's most significant naval actions was at an end, as was the career of the Confederacy's most destructive ocean raider.Report of Surgeon Browne from the Medical & Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion:Report of Surgeon Browne, U. S. Navy, U. S. S. Kearsarge, regarding the treatment of those wounded in the engagement between that vessel and the C. S. S. Alabama. U. S. S. KEARSARGE, Deal Roads, England, July 23, 1864. Surgeon W. WHELAN, Chief of Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Washington, D. C.         DEAR SIR: I deem it appropriate to acquaint you with certain details appertaining to the engagement, and its results, between this vessel and the Alabama.         The guns' crews were instructed in the application of tourniquets made for the occasion, and an ample supply furnished each division; cots for the transportation of the wounded were in convenient positions; yet neither were brought into use. This has explanation from the fact that the wounded refused assistance from their comrades, concealing the severity of injury, and one (Gowin, ordinary seaman) dragged himself from the after pivot gun to the fore hatch, unwilling to take anyone from his station. While I should ever make similar preparations on the eve of a contest, the example of the one in question would teach me that, under the excitement of battle, little reliance could be placed upon the fulfillment of my instructions. This vessel is exceedingly deficient in provision of conveniences for wounded men; there is no appropriate place for the performance of operations.         Acting upon my recommendation, Lieutenant-Commander Thornton, executive officer, caused the forehold to be arranged for the accommodation of six wounded, after the application of temporary dressings, that they might have immunity from the exposure subjected to while upon the berth deck.         The action continued for eighteen minutes without casualties. Then a 68-pound Blakely shell passed through the starboard bulwarks below main rigging, exploded upon the quarter-deck, and wounded three of the crew of the pivot gun. One, William Gowin, ordinary seaman, received a compound fracture of left femur at lower and middle third, and tibia and fibula, upper third, complicating the knee joint. No fragments of shell were found in the wounds. The hemorrhage was profuse, chiefly venous. Suitable dressings and stimulants were employed.         Another, John W. Dempsey, quarter gunner, had compound comminuted fracture of right arm, lower third, and elbow, the forearm being completely lacerated--a shapeless mass. Arrangements were made for amputation before the close of the action, but its unexpected cessation caused the performance immediately after. Chloroform was administered, with happy results. The arm was amputated at the middle third, upper border.         The third, James Macbeth, ordinary seaman, received a compound fracture of left tibia, upper third. No pieces of shell were found in the wound.         The above comprises the total casualties. It is certainly surprising that the percentage should have been so small, considering the exposure and number of shots received. Probably no future similar combat will occasion like results. Shell were bursting over this vessel from the commencement to the termination of the fight, and a few of the ship's company were knocked down by the concussion derived from a passing projectile.         Owing to the system of unshipping bulwarks at pivot guns, a considerable space is thereby exempt from the danger arising from splinters. The Kearsarge fired 173 shots, the Alabama about twice that number, her firing being rapid and nearly incessant up to the period of the striking of colors. The carnage on board the latter is reported terrific; many of her crew were literally torn in pieces by an 11-inch shell; others were much mutilated by splinters. By a merciful Providence our ship's company were spared such appalling accidents.         The wounded of the Alabama were brought on board for treatment. Those whose names and nature of injury were noted are borne upon a list appended to the quarterly report. Others, with injuries less severe, were treated and subsequently went on shore with the uninjured paroled crew.         Assistant Surgeon Dr. A. [David H.?] Llewllyn was drowned. The surgeon, F. L. Galt (acting paymaster), introduced himself while I was engaged in the amputation and proffered his assistance. I requested he would assist in attending to the wounded of his vessel, but as he was prostrated by excitement and fatigue, and had received certain contusions, he was inadequate for the duty. I sent him to my room, and without other professional aid attended to all the injured. Surgeon Galt was paroled the same evening.         Upon the arrival of the Kearsarge at Cherbourg, owing to the number of wounded and the want of proper accommodation on board, all were transferred to the Hospital de la Marine, by permission of the admiral commanding the department. It is extremely fortunate that such facilities were afforded to the injured; every care and attention were bestowed upon the unfortunates. The skill and benevolence displayed by Monsieur Dufam, surgeon-in-chief, and Monsieur Aubin, surgeon of second class and provost of the hospital, claim especial commendation. I am pleased to report that his Excellency Mr. Dayton has made a proper representation of the valuable services rendered by these gentlemen to the minister of the marine at Paris and to the Department of State at Washington.         I have previously reported the death of the brave Gowin. Hopes were reasonably entertained that his recovery would occur, but, anæmic from hemorrhage and debilitated by previous attacks of malarial fevers, little vital power remained; phlebitis supervened, soon succeeded by death. Gowin was brought with a smile upon his face, although suffering acutely from his injury. He said, "It is all right and I am satisfied, for we are whipping the Alabama," adding, "I willingly will lose my leg or life if it is necessary." During the progress of the action he comforted his suffering comrades by assuring them that "Victory is ours!" Whenever the guns' crews cheered at the successful effect of their shot, Gowin would wave his hand over his head and join in the shout. In the hospital he was calmly resigned to his fate, repeating again and again his willingness to die, since his ship had won a glorious victory.         His patience and cheerfulness during intense suffering and his happy resignation attracted general notice, enlisted sympathies for his recovery, and occasioned sincere regrets for his decease. To record the gallant conduct of this noble sailor is to me a gratification and my apology for mentioning these minor incidents. His shipmates will erect a proper monument to his memory at Cherbourg.         I have in my possession a sum of money given by the resident Americans in Paris for a like memorial in his native town in Michigan.         The coolness and fortitude displayed by our crew and the precision of the firing were remarkable. One was almost compelled to regard their conduct as that witnessed at the ordinary target practice. In the hour of victory they were generous, refraining from exultation in the presence of the captives and bestowing upon them every attention necessary for their comfort. I send by mail a pamphlet descriptive of the engagement, written by Mr. Edge, an Englishman. It is the best account yet published, being composed from data furnished by the officers of the Kearsarge, although a few inaccuracies exist.         Captain Winslow desires me to present his regards. I remain, dear sir, very truly, yours, JOHN M. BROWNE, John Mills Browne and Crew On the Kearsarge, 1864U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.Ship's officers pose on deck, at Cherbourg, France, soon after her 19 June 1864 victory over CSS Alabama.Her Commanding Officer, Captain John A. Winslow, is 3rd from left, wearing a uniform of the 1862 pattern. Other officers are generally dressed in uniforms of 1863-64 types.View looks aft on the port side. At left is Kearsarge's after XI-inch Dahlgren pivot gun, with its training tracks on the deck alongside.Those present are (from left to right):Chief Engineer William H. Cushman;Surgeon John M. Browne;Captain John A. Winslow;Acting Master's Mate Ezra Bartlett;Paymaster's Clerk Daniel B. Sargent;Lieutenant Commander James S. Thornton, Executive Officer;2nd Assistant Engineer William H. Badlam;3rd Assistant Engineer Henry McConnell;Acting Master James R. Wheeler;Boatswain James C. Walton;3rd Assistant Engineer Sidney L. Smith;Gunner Franklin A. Graham;Acting Master's Mate Charles C. Danforth;Acting Master Eben M. Stoddard;3rd Assistant Engineer Frederick L. Miller; andPaymaster Joseph A. Smith.   Signature of John M. Browne on ffep of Wharton text. Gangrene & Glory with Dr. Browne's Words While On The KearsargeNY Times Article From Dec. 8th, 1894 About John Mills Browne A Snipet from Famous Masons of Naval Lodge No. 87:"Besides being a Past Master of Naval Lodge No. 87, Most Worshipful John Mills Browne was a two-term Past Grand Master of California.    His Past Master's Jewel is prominently displayed in the library at Grand Lodge."Signature of early Navy Surgeon, B. Rush Mitchell on ffep of Pirrie text. Written account of yellow fever from Surgeon General to British Guiana Dr. Daniel Blair. Signed D. Blair, Demerara (at the time Demerara was a subdivision of British Guiana). Daniel Blair, in conjunction with John Davy, was an early provider of statistics that proved to be crucial in the treatment of yellow fever.Below are some excerpts from various medical reporters from the mid 19th century listing Dr. Blair's experiences with yellow fever:Edinburgh Medical and Surgical Journal, 1853 The British and Foreign Medico-chirurgical Review,1856 Journal of the American Medical Association, 1895 Check out our other items Winning U.S. Bidder Receives Free Shipping. International Bidder Pays Shipping Depending On Location. Place a Bid!