S. Weir (Silas Weir) Mitchell
Silas Weir Mitchell refers to:Silas Weir Mitchell (actor), American actor Silas Weir Mitchell (physician) (1829–1914), American surgeon
Wear and Tear; Or, Hints for the Overworked
Discover how to reclaim your well-being by understanding the delicate balance between work, rest, and the hidden dangers of overexertion in an era of relentless societal pressures.
By S. Weir (Silas Weir) Mitchell
A Diplomatic Adventure
A simple act of kindness catapults a young diplomat into a dangerous game of international intrigue, where allies become suspects and the fate of nations hangs in the balance.
By S. Weir (Silas Weir) Mitchell
Mr. Kris Kringle: A Christmas Tale
Amidst hardship, a mother rediscovers love and fortune through the unyielding magic of Christmas, ignited by her children's innocent hearts and a visit from a generous guest.
By S. Weir (Silas Weir) Mitchell
The Youth of Washington: Told in the Form of an Autobiography
** A retired president looks back at his origins and the incidents that transformed him into the leader who would guide a nation to freedom.
By S. Weir (Silas Weir) Mitchell
Doctor and Patient
Explore the world of late 19th-century healthcare where understanding the link between the body and feelings could hold the key to healing, especially for women struggling with their nerves.
By S. Weir (Silas Weir) Mitchell
A Madeira Party
Within a gathering of refined gentlemen, an evening of elegant wine and clever conversation sparks reflections on life's pleasures and the taste of nostalgia.
By S. Weir (Silas Weir) Mitchell
Westways: A Village Chronicle
An orphaned boy returns to his ancestral home and must navigate family expectations and social change as America edges closer to war.
By S. Weir (Silas Weir) Mitchell
Fat and Blood An Essay on the Treatment of Certain Forms of Neurasthenia and Hysteria
** Discover how rest, nutrition, and innovative therapies were prescribed to heal exhausted minds and bodies in a bygone era of medicine.
By S. Weir (Silas Weir) Mitchell
The Adventures of François Foundling, Thief, Juggler, and Fencing-Master during the French Revolution
An orphan with a golden voice trades hymns for hustle as he navigates the treacherous streets of revolutionary Paris.
By S. Weir (Silas Weir) Mitchell
The Red City: A Novel of the Second Administration of President Washington
Escaping the terrors of revolutionary France, a mother and son seek a peaceful life in America, but they soon discover that the new world holds its own set of trials and tribulations.
By S. Weir (Silas Weir) Mitchell
Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker Sometime Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel on the Staff of his Excellency General Washington
Amidst the backdrop of revolution, a young man confronts his beliefs when his family's expectations clash with a country divided.
By S. Weir (Silas Weir) Mitchell
The Autobiography of a Quack, and The Case of George Dedlow
Trapped in a hospital bed, a former con artist and failed doctor hilariously recounts his life story of schemes, lies, and morally bankrupt choices.
By S. Weir (Silas Weir) Mitchell
When All the Woods Are Green: A Novel
Amidst the rugged Canadian wilderness, a young woman and her family embark on a summer adventure, testing the bonds of kinship and discovering new truths.
By S. Weir (Silas Weir) Mitchell
The Wonderful Stories of Fuz-Buz the Fly and Mother Grabem the Spider
A captured fly avoids becoming a meal by spinning incredible yarns for a family of curious young spiders.
By S. Weir (Silas Weir) Mitchell