It was Christmas Eve. The snow had clad the rolling hills in white, as if in preparation for the sacred morrow. The winds, boisterous all day long, at fall of night ceased to roar amidst the naked forest, and now, the silent industry of the falling flakes made of pine and spruce tall white tents. At last, as the darkness grew, a deepening stillness came on hill and valley, and all nature seemed to wait expectant of the coming of the Christmas time. Above the broad river a long, gray stone ...

Doctor and Patient by S. Weir Mitchell is a seminal work that delves into the intricate and often delicate relationship between medical professionals and those under their care. First published in the late 19th century, this book offers a thoughtful exploration of the ethical, emotional, and psychological dimensions of the doctor-patient dynamic. Drawing from his extensive experience as a physician, Mitchell examines the responsibilities, challenges, and moral obligations that define the m...

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Physician and author S. Weir Mitchell brings us a short collection of stories of the human condition. Through diverse settings as the mystical Arabian desert to a lonely park bench, from a jocular sea port to a dusty library packed with archaic tomes written in foreign tongues, S. Weir Mitchell shows us what it means to live as others live. Through hauntings both literal and metaphorical, through desperate acts and moral dilemmas, we are shown through these slight sketches that life is as ...

The life and career of a Poet is often thought of as musing at a desk, or lying in a meadow, or on long journeys to find inspiration for their next masterwork. But more often than not a poet was a part-time profession in subservient submission to their actual, salary-paying job.In this volume we bring together those professionals whose services we require when our health falters. Their skills and manner guide us through the sometimes difficult journey back to restored vigour. In th...

Wear and Tear, or Hints for the Overworked by S. Weir Mitchell is a seminal work first published in the late 19th century, addressing the physical and mental strains experienced by individuals in an increasingly industrialized and fast-paced society. Drawing from his extensive experience as a physician and neurologist, Mitchell explores the consequences of overwork, stress, and the neglect of self-care, particularly among professionals, intellectuals, and those engaged in sedentary occupat...

Fat and Blood: An Essay on the Treatment of Certain Forms of Neurasthenia and Hysteria by Dr. S. Weir Mitchell is a seminal medical text first published in the late 19th century, offering a comprehensive exploration of the diagnosis and treatment of neurasthenia and hysteria—conditions commonly associated with nervous exhaustion, fatigue, and psychological distress, particularly among women of the era. Drawing on his extensive clinical experience, Dr. Mitchell presents a detailed analysis ...