The Works of William Harvey M.D. Translated from the Latin with a life of the author

"The Works of William Harvey M.D." by William Harvey is a mid-19th century scientific exploration that shines a light on William Harvey’s revolutionary discovery of blood circulation. It intends to share his invaluable writings through understandable English translations. The book starts with Robert Willis's preface, the editor, discussing the problems of translating Harvey’s Latin works into English. Willis emphasizes how important it is to have correct translations in order to fully understand the importance of his research, especially regarding the movement of the heart and blood, while addressing uncertainties in the original writings. The book then sets the scene, inviting readers to deeply examine Harvey’s theories, anatomical methods, and the significant impact of his work on the medical field.