Claude Bernard (1899) is a biographical book about the life and work of Claude Bernard, a French physiologist who is widely considered to be one of the founders of modern experimental medicine. Written by Michael Foster, a British physiologist and Fellow of the Royal Society, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Bernard's life, from his childhood in rural France to his groundbreaking research in physiology and medicine.Foster begins by describing Bernard's early years, including his education at the Coll�����ge de France and his early interest in the natural sciences. He then moves on to discuss Bernard's groundbreaking research in physiology, which included studies on the digestive system, the nervous system, and the regulation of body temperature.Throughout the book, Foster provides detailed descriptions of Bernard's experiments and discoveries, as well as his contributions to the field of medicine. He also explores the personal and political challenges that Bernard faced during his lifetime, including his struggles with illness and his controversial views on the role of experimentation in medicine.Overall, Claude Bernard (1899) is a fascinating and informative book that offers a detailed look at the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of medicine.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.