John Brown was a prominent Scottish physician and reformer, best known for his advocacy of better hygiene practices and his work on medical ethics. In this fascinating memoir, John Cairns provides a detailed portrait of Brown's life and work, highlighting his many achievements and his enduring influence on medicine and public health. Memoir of John Brown is an inspiring and informative read for anyone interested in the history of medicine or social reform. 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.