True Judgement on the Letter Against the Physicians, Surgeons and Apothecaries

Morganti, Bento, 1709-Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.2

Word count: 24K words
Chapters: 3

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Juizo Verdadeiro sobre a carta contra os Medicos, Cirurgioens e BoticariosAuthor: Morganti, Bento, 1709-,Language: Portuguese, Class: R: Medicine, Release Date: Dec 11, 2010

Editor's review

This early eighteenth-century Portuguese medical polemic is Bento Morganti's response to a letter attacking physicians, surgeons, and apothecaries. Its value lies not in systematic medical theory but in what it reveals about identity defense, professional reputation, and contests over intellectual authority within early modern medical practice. Readers can see how the three roles of physician, surgeon, and apothecary were understood, and how polemical writing organized arguments and answered accusations. As a public-domain ebook, it suits readers in medical history, Portuguese-language sources, or early modern polemical culture who wish to read it closely as a historical document. Readers should not expect modern clinical guidance; instead, situate it in its eighteenth-century context and note the opponents' positions, rhetorical strategies, and views of professional division. Its length and linguistic demands make it better suited to specialized study than to general reading.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers of early modern European medical history and the differentiation of medical professions
Portuguese learners who need public-domain Portuguese sources for textual analysis
Readers interested in eighteenth-century polemical style and questions of intellectual authority
Researchers collecting sources on medical professional reputation and occupational defense

Not a good fit for

General readers seeking modern medical knowledge or clinical guidance
Readers unfamiliar with Portuguese who are unwilling to use reference tools
Beginners expecting a systematic general history or introductory overview

Reading tips

First understand the early eighteenth-century division of labor among physicians, surgeons, and apothecaries, then approach the text.
As you read, mark the core accusations and responses on both sides and trace the author's defensive logic.
Consult medical-history reference works for period terminology and avoid applying modern concepts directly.
For research use, record edition information and original page numbers for accurate citation and verification.

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FAQ

Is this book a systematic medical work?

No. It is a polemical response to a letter attacking physicians, surgeons, and apothecaries, focused on professional defense and controversy rather than a systematic exposition of medical theory or clinical method.

Can I read it without knowing Portuguese?

The original is in Portuguese, so readers without Portuguese need translation tools or a parallel translation. Even then, the historical context of the polemical style may still create obstacles; supplementing with background materials is recommended.

What topics is it suitable for studying?

It is suitable for studying the division of medical labor in the early modern period, professional relations among physicians, surgeons, and apothecaries, the defense of professional reputation, and the rhetoric and argumentation of eighteenth-century polemical texts.

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About the author

Morganti, Bento, 1709- Author · 1709

Bento Morganti (Morganti, Bento, 1709-) is an author of the early eighteenth century, born in 1709; his nationality and exact biography are sparsely documented in publicly available sources. Judging from the two works held in the collection, he focused on practical issues of medicine and medical practitioners. The title Sustos da Vida nos Perigos da Cura points to the perils and anxieties of healing, while Juizo Verdadeiro sobre a carta contra os Medicos, Cirurgioens e Boticarios offers a judgment on a letter attacking physicians, surgeons, and apothecaries, and is polemical and responsive in nature. Together the two works—one on the dangers of treatment, the other on disputes among healers—show a sustained interest in contemporary medical practice and its social controversies, in a tone inclined toward assessment and argument. Because biographical material is limited, his style and influence can only be glimpsed through the subjects of these two works and await further documentation.