John Shaw Billings

This book, written by Harry Miller Lydenberg, is a biography of John Shaw Billings, a renowned American physician and librarian who played a significant role in the establishment of the National Medical Library and the New York Public Library. The book provides a detailed account of Billings' life, from his early years in Indiana to his education and career as a physician and medical librarian. It covers his work in the United States Army Medical Corps during the Civil War, his contributions to the development of medical libraries, and his role in the creation of the National Library of Medicine. The book also delves into Billings' tenure as the first director of the New York Public Library and his efforts to transform it into a world-class research institution. Through in-depth research and analysis, Lydenberg paints a vivid portrait of Billings as a visionary leader who made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and library science. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medical libraries and the development of public libraries 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.