"Sir James Young Simpson and Chloroform (1811-1870): Masters of Medicine" Gordon, G. Laing The book "Sir James Young Simpson and Chloroform (1811-1870): Masters of Medicine" reveals the life and activities of the outstanding Scottish physician Sir James Young Simpson, who played an important role in the introduction of chloroform as a means of anesthesia during operations. Author H. Laing Gordon explores in detail Simpson's influence on the development of medicine and his important contribution to the field of anesthesiology. The book reveals not only Simpson's medical achievements, but also his personal life, his struggle with opponents of chloroform, and interactions with other great doctors and scientists of the Victorian era. The reader gets the opportunity to better understand the history of medicine and the influence of individual personalities on its development. "Sir James Young Simpson and Chloroform (1811-1870): Masters of Medicine" is a fascinating book for those interested in the history of medicine, biographies of eminent doctors and inventions that changed the world's medical practice.