Jonathan Green (medical writer)
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Jonathan Green, M.D. (1788?-1864), was a medical writer.
Green was born about 1788, became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
on 7 December 1810. His degree of M.D. was obtained from Heidelberg University in 1834. In 1835 he was elected a fellow of the Royal Medical and Chirurgical Society. For some years he served as a surgeon in the navy, and acquired a reputation as a specialist in skin diseases. On retiring from the service he visited Paris in order to examine the fumigating baths established by order of the French government. On his return to London he opened in 1823 an establishment for fumigating and other baths at 5 Bury Street, St. James's. He also patented a portable vapour bath. In December 1825 he removed to 40 Great Marlborough Street
, but was not successful in the end, and he became an inmate of the Charterhouse
, where he died on 23 February 1864, aged 76.
He is author of: 1. 'The Utility and Importance of Fumigating Baths illustrated; or a Series of Facts and Remarks, shewing the Origin, Progress, and final Establishment (by order of the French Government) of the practice of Fumigations for the Cure of various Diseases,' &c., 8vo, London, 1823. 2. 'A short Illustration of the Advantages derived by the use of Sulphurous Fumigating, Hot Air, and Vapour Baths,' 8vo, London, 1825. 3. 'Some Observations on the utility of Fumigating and other Baths. . . . With a Summary of ... Cases,' &c., 12mo, London, 1831; another edition, 12mo, London, 1835. 4. 'A Practical Compendium of the Diseases of the Skin, with Cases, &c.,' 8vo, London, 1835. 5. 'On the Utility and Safety of the Fumigating Bath as a remedial agent in Complaints of the Skin. Joints, Rheumatism,' &c., 24mo, London, 1847. 6. 'An improved Method of employing Mercury by Fumigation to the whole body,' 8vo, London, 1852.
Green was born about 1788, became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Royal College of Surgeons of England
The Royal College of Surgeons of England is an independent professional body and registered charity committed to promoting and advancing the highest standards of surgical care for patients, regulating surgery, including dentistry, in England and Wales...
on 7 December 1810. His degree of M.D. was obtained from Heidelberg University in 1834. In 1835 he was elected a fellow of the Royal Medical and Chirurgical Society. For some years he served as a surgeon in the navy, and acquired a reputation as a specialist in skin diseases. On retiring from the service he visited Paris in order to examine the fumigating baths established by order of the French government. On his return to London he opened in 1823 an establishment for fumigating and other baths at 5 Bury Street, St. James's. He also patented a portable vapour bath. In December 1825 he removed to 40 Great Marlborough Street
Great Marlborough Street
Great Marlborough Street runs west to east through the western part of Soho in London. At its western end it joins Regent Street. Streets intersecting, or meeting with, Great Marlborough Street are, from west to east, Kingly Street, Argyll Street, Carnaby Street, and Poland Street...
, but was not successful in the end, and he became an inmate of the Charterhouse
London Charterhouse
The London Charterhouse is a historic complex of buildings in Smithfield, London dating back to the 14th century. It occupies land to the north of Charterhouse Square. The Charterhouse began as a Carthusian priory, founded in 1371 and dissolved in 1537...
, where he died on 23 February 1864, aged 76.
He is author of: 1. 'The Utility and Importance of Fumigating Baths illustrated; or a Series of Facts and Remarks, shewing the Origin, Progress, and final Establishment (by order of the French Government) of the practice of Fumigations for the Cure of various Diseases,' &c., 8vo, London, 1823. 2. 'A short Illustration of the Advantages derived by the use of Sulphurous Fumigating, Hot Air, and Vapour Baths,' 8vo, London, 1825. 3. 'Some Observations on the utility of Fumigating and other Baths. . . . With a Summary of ... Cases,' &c., 12mo, London, 1831; another edition, 12mo, London, 1835. 4. 'A Practical Compendium of the Diseases of the Skin, with Cases, &c.,' 8vo, London, 1835. 5. 'On the Utility and Safety of the Fumigating Bath as a remedial agent in Complaints of the Skin. Joints, Rheumatism,' &c., 24mo, London, 1847. 6. 'An improved Method of employing Mercury by Fumigation to the whole body,' 8vo, London, 1852.