The Medical and Surgical Knowledge of William Shakespeare: With Explanatory Notes (1915) is a book written by John William Wainwright. The book explores the medical and surgical knowledge of William Shakespeare, a renowned playwright and poet from the 16th century. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the medical and surgical references found in Shakespeare's plays and sonnets. The book is divided into chapters that cover various medical topics such as anatomy, surgery, and diseases. Each chapter includes explanatory notes that help readers understand the medical and surgical references in the text. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams to further enhance the reader's understanding of the medical concepts. The Medical and Surgical Knowledge of William Shakespeare is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine and the literary works of Shakespeare.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.