This book offers readers an intimate look at the lives and work of Dr. Rufus Wyman and his son, Dr. Morrill Wyman. With detailed accounts of their careers in medicine, as well as their contributions to the fields of anatomy and natural history, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American science and medicine. 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.