James Mann, M.D. (1759-1832): Military Surgeon for the "Second War of Independence".

Authors

Eliza C. Anderson, MD, Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Scott W. Cowan, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Charles J. Yeo, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Presentation Date

6-1-2016

Comments

This article was published in the American Surgeon Volume 82, Issue 6, June 2016, Pages e123-125.

The published version is available at PMID: 27305874. Copyright © Ingenta

Abstract

The War of 1812 is remembered for the Burning of Washington, and Francis Scott Key’s “The Star Spangled Banner,” but little else. It was a poorly funded war of relatively short duration and nebulous resolution. Under such circumstances, it is understandable that the “Second War of Independence” failed to produce many notable military or medical advancements. However, one surgeon took it upon himself to recount his experiences in the field. For his dedication to the art and science of medicine, James Mann deserves recognition.

Recommended Citation

Anderson, MD, Eliza C.; Cowan, MD, Scott W.; and Yeo, MD, Charles J., "James Mann, M.D. (1759-1832): Military Surgeon for the "Second War of Independence"." (2016). Department of Surgery Gibbon Society Historical Profiles. Paper 30.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/gibbonsocietyprofiles/30