From the medieval apothecary to the modern pharmacy, the history of the healing arts in Great Britain is a rich and multifaceted tale. In this concise and compelling history, Jacob Bell traces the evolution of the profession and explores its key figures and developments. With its blend of scholarship and storytelling, A Concise Historical Sketch is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the cultural heritage of Great Britain. 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.