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About The Book: A Manual of Surgery: Founded Upon the Principles and Practice Lately Taught by Sir Astley Cooper and Joseph Henry Green, edited by Thomas Castle, synthesizes influential surgical techniques and teachings from Cooper and Green, two pioneering British surgeons of the 19th century. Known for advancing the understanding of anatomy, pathology, and innovative surgical practices, Cooper’s expertise in vascular surgery and Green’s philosophical approach to medical science informed this manual. Castle organized and contextualized their methods, making the work a valuable resource for medical students and surgeons. This manual emphasizes practical, evidence-based techniques foundational to modern surgical practices. About The Author: Sir Astley Paston Cooper (1768–1841) was a British surgeon and anatomist renowned for advances in otology, vascular surgery, and the pathology of mammary glands, testicles, and hernia. Educated under Henry Cline and influenced by John Hunter, he became a surgeon at Guy's Hospital. In 1801, Cooper was awarded the prestigious Copley Medal for his contributions to medical science. Joseph Henry Green (1791–1863) was an English surgeon and literary executor of poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Trained under his uncle Henry Cline at St. Thomas's Hospital, he also pursued philosophical studies in Berlin, shaping his intellectual career. Thomas Castle (805–1837) was an English botanical and medical writer from Kent. A Guy's Hospital student and Linnean Society fellow, he published works on pharmacology, surgery, and botany, including Medical Botany and Essay on Poisons. Castle committed suicide in 1837. The Title 'A Manual of Surgery: Founded Upon the Principles and Practice written/authored/edited by Astley Cooper, Joseph Henry Green, Editor: Thomas Castle', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367806531 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 487 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publis