A Discourse on the Life Character and Services of Daniel Drake, MD is a biographical sketch of one of the most distinguished physicians of early 19th-century America. It highlights Drake's contributions to medical education, scientific research, and public health, as well as his role as a civic leader and social reformer. The book is a tribute to an outstanding figure in American medicine and a valuable source for medical historians. 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.