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John Abernethy

3 April 1764 – 20 April 1831

An English surgeon. He is popularly remembered today for having given his name to the Abernethy biscuit, a coarse-meal baked good meant to aid digestion (Wikipedia).

  • Reflections on Gall and Spurzheim's system of physiognomy and phrenologyReflections on Gall and Spurzheim's system of physiognomy and phrenology
  • A letter to John Abernethy, EsqA letter to John Abernethy, Esq
  • An enquiry into the probability and rationality of Mr. Hunter's theory of lifeAn enquiry into the probability and rationality of Mr. Hunter's theory of life
  • An enquiry into the probability and rationality of Mr. Hunter's theory of lifeAn enquiry into the probability and rationality of Mr. Hunter's theory of life
  • Common sense, or, the Abernethian code of health and longevityCommon sense, or, the Abernethian code of health and longevity
  • Common sense; or the Abernethian code of health and longevity ; founded on the principles and practice of John Abernethy ... With extracts from Hunter, Cornaro, etc., etc. Likewise an introductory view of the living functions of the animal economyCommon sense; or the Abernethian code of health and longevity ; founded on the principles and practice of John Abernethy ... With extracts from Hunter, Cornaro, etc., etc. Likewise an introductory view of the living functions of the animal economy
  • Introductory lectures, exhibiting some of Mr Hunter's opinions respecting life and diseases, delivered before the Royal College of Surgeons, London, in 1814 and 1815Introductory lectures, exhibiting some of Mr Hunter's opinions respecting life and diseases, delivered before the Royal College of Surgeons, London, in 1814 and 1815
  • Introductory lectures, exhibiting some of Mr. Hunter's opinions respecting life and diseasesIntroductory lectures, exhibiting some of Mr. Hunter's opinions respecting life and diseases
  • Introductory lectures, exhibiting some of Mr. Hunter's opinions respecting life and diseases delivered before the Royal College of Surgeons, London, in 1814 and 1815Introductory lectures, exhibiting some of Mr. Hunter's opinions respecting life and diseases delivered before the Royal College of Surgeons, London, in 1814 and 1815
  • Lectures on anatomy, surgery, and pathologyLectures on anatomy, surgery, and pathology
  • Lectures on anatomy, surgery, and pathologyLectures on anatomy, surgery, and pathology
  • Lectures on the theory and practice of surgeryLectures on the theory and practice of surgery