Name/TitleBook: A Manual for the Practice of Surgery - Volumes 1 & 2

About this objectThese books were owned by Mr John Wood, who was the Surgical Mechanic and Custodian of Surgical stores at the Adelaide Hospital from 1888-1926. His signature is written in ink on the first page. Mr Wood designed the operating table (AR#2818) and can be seen in photograph (AR#629.16). His son Harold, who was first his assistant and then his successor, was also employed at the Hospital for many decades of service. In the days when the Woods worked in the operating theatre, it was customary for students to be expected to know quite a good deal about the names of surgical instruments and their uses. For a small fee the Woods tutored the students in this area.

Written by Thomas Bryant, F.R.C.S. printed 1879, poor condition, brown embossed hardcover, top area of spine torn away with library label ‘ 617 BRY Vol 1 (&2)’ adhered to bottom portion. (University of Adelaide Medical Student Library) Text with fine detailed illustrations.

Published in 1879 by J. & A. Churchill, New Burlington Street, London.

Medium and MaterialsPaper, book binding materials

MeasurementsL 19cm x W 12cm x D 5cm

Date Made1879

Place MadeEngland

Object TypeBook / Booklet

Object numberAR#5126