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Gray's Anatomy is widely considered to be the 'Bible' of the human body. First published in 1858, this book has been repeatedly reprinted and remains a national and international treasure. Including accessible and instructive information on the muscles, organs, bones and more, this useful reference book is perfect for medical practitioners, students or anyone with an interest in the history of medicine or in the amazingly complex machine that is the human body. This handsome slipcase edition is bound in faux-cloth with gold foiling. It comprises an abridged version of the classic text - the last to be published during Gray's lifetime - and includes the masterly woodblock illustrations bu Henry Carter that made the original book a runaway success.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Slipcased Classics are beautiful foil-stamped gift editions of classic works of literature, presented in a slipcase and decorated with delightful illustrations.

This deluxe large-format gift edition of Gray's Anatomy is presented with printed page edges, illustrated endpapers and original illustrations by Henry Carter.Gray's Anatomy is widely considered to be the 'Bible' of the human body. First published in 1858, this book has been continually reprinted and remains an international bestseller. Including accessible and instructive information on the muscles, organs, bones and more, this useful reference book is perfect for medical practitioners, students or anyone with an interest in the history of medicine or in the amazingly complex machine that is the human body. This edition contains the first extensive sections on Osteology, the Articulations, Muscles and Fasciae, the Arteries and the Lymphatics.This handsome hardback with cloth-effect cover comprises an abridged version of the classic text which makes it readily digestible. Featuring the masterly woodblock illustrations by Henry Carter that made the original book a runaway success, this edition makes a wonderful gift.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Epic Classics brings together stunning hardback gift editions of classic works, presented with striking illustrated page edges and illustrated throughout by such greats as Gustave Doré and Harry Clarke.

Written in the 1850s when its author was a young doctor, Gray''s Anatomy was the most comprehensive and accessible medical textbook of its time. This edition comprises an abridged version of the classic 1860 text - the last to be published during Gray''s lifetime - and the masterly wood-block illustrations that ensured the runaway success of the original book.A national and international treasure, the original Gray''s Anatomy is a pleasure to dip into or to consult in depth. It is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the history of medicine or in the amazingly complex machine that is the human body.