""The History of the Medical Department of Transylvania University"" is a book written by Robert Peter in 1905. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the medical department of Transylvania University, which was established in 1799 and was one of the earliest medical schools in the United States. The book covers the period from the founding of the medical department to the time of its closure in 1857. It discusses the various challenges and successes of the medical department, including the impact of the Civil War and the changing landscape of medical education in the 19th century. The book also provides biographical sketches of the faculty members and notable alumni of the medical department. Overall, ""The History of the Medical Department of Transylvania University"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medical education in the United States.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.