The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences (eBook, PDF) - Treves, Frederick
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"The Elephant Man and Other Reminisces" (1923) by Sir Frederick Treves is most famous for the title essay and this is indeed a memorable piece. It was Treves himself who found the terribly disfigured John Merrick living in the most deplorable conditions and being displayed as "The Elephant Man" by an unscrupulous showman. 
In the event Treves rescued Merrick and was responsible for the generally happy life that the latter had for the final five years of his life. Many interesting books have since been written about this unfortunate man but the account by Treves remains a moving and…mehr

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"The Elephant Man and Other Reminisces" (1923) by Sir Frederick Treves is most famous for the title essay and this is indeed a memorable piece. It was Treves himself who found the terribly disfigured John Merrick living in the most deplorable conditions and being displayed as "The Elephant Man" by an unscrupulous showman. 

In the event Treves rescued Merrick and was responsible for the generally happy life that the latter had for the final five years of his life. Many interesting books have since been written about this unfortunate man but the account by Treves remains a moving and powerful work.

But this is only the first of twelve chapters, each devoted to a different reminiscence from the Doctor' s career. Taken as a whole, they present a wide spectrum of Victorian and Edwardian life. 
 
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Sir Frederick Treves, 1st Baronet (1853 - 1923), was an English surgeon, now famously remembered for his distinguished medical career and his unique literary contributions. As the surgeon who discovered and tended to Joseph Merrick, also known as the 'Elephant Man', Treves occupies a significant place in medical history. His compassionate and clinical relationship with Merrick is expertly chronicled in his book 'The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences' (1923), which provides both a humane and a medical perspective on Merrick's extraordinary life. Treves' writing sheds light on the Victorian society's treatment of deformity and the ethical dimensions of medical care, resonating with Victorian and Edwardian readers and continuing to captivate modern audiences. Renowned for his surgical skills, Treves was appointed as Surgeon Extraordinary to Queen Victoria and later served as Serjeant Surgeon to King Edward VII, performing an emergency appendectomy that saved the monarch's life. His literary style, exemplifying the clear, precise, and compassionate communication of his professional practice, has ensured that Treves' medical and literary works remain important historical documents. Beyond his reminiscences, his literary opus includes writings on appendicitis and other medical subjects, reflecting his dedication to the advancement of surgical knowledge and his legacy as a surgeon and author.