The groundbreaking work titled "Anatomical Exercise on the Motion of the Heart and Blood in Animals" was originally published in 1628, followed by an English version in 1653.
Driven by an exceptional scientific vision, Harvey's remarkable accomplishment lay in his revolutionary understanding of blood circulation within the human body. He astutely identified the swift flow of blood propelled through an intricate network of arteries and veins, all interconnected as a unified system.
This pioneering concept was substantiated through meticulous experimentation and compelling reasoning, thus reshaping the understanding of cardiovascular physiology.
Harvey's findings not only advanced medical knowledge but also fundamentally transformed how we perceive the intricate mechanics of the circulatory system. His monumental insights continue to resonate through modern medical science, underscoring the significance of evidence-based exploration in shaping our comprehension of the human body's intricate workings.
With an introduction by E A Parkyn-An Everymans Library Edited by Ernest Rhys.
Motion of the Heart and Blood in Animals by William Harvey c1910 Science
Title: Motion of the Heart and Blood in Animals
Author: William Harvey
Publisher : J M Dent & Co
Publication Undated (Inscription date 1910)
Format: HardbackCondition: Green covers with gilt lettering and design to spine-some light bumping to corners and spine ends. Pages are clean with no ink or pencil marks-slightly tanning with age. Previous owners inscription to the front. "Good Deeds" patterned endpapaers
Book measures: 17.5cm x 11cm with 239 pages.
