Thomas Addison was one of the most important physicians of the 19th century, and this book is a comprehensive collection of his published papers and lectures. Addison was particularly noted for his work on endocrine disorders, and his description of a condition now known as Addison's disease. In addition to his clinical work, Addison also made significant contributions to the fields of anatomy and pathology. This book will be of interest to medical historians, as well as anyone interested in the history of medicine and scientific discovery. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.