The Knife Man

Meet the eccentric medical innovator, John Hunter, who revolutionized surgery during an era when bloodletting was the go-to treatment for everything. His patients included luminaries such as Benjamin Franklin and Lord Byron, and his close acquaintances included "resurrection men." This captivating biography delves into Hunter's ruthless devotion to uncovering the secrets of the human body, including body snatching, pioneering medical experiments, and even infecting himself with venereal disease. Discover the extraordinary lengths to which he went to save lives and change the face of modern medicine.