Arthur Emanuel Hertzler (1870–1946) was an American physician, surgeon, and medical educator known for pioneering rural medicine and his influential book The Horse and Buggy Doctor (1938.)
Born in West Point, Iowa, Hertzler moved to Kansas, establishing Halstead Hospital (1902.) He joined the University of Kansas School of Medicine (1909–46,) contributing to medical education and surgical advancements.
Notable works include Surgical Operations with Local Anesthesia (1918,) a widely used medical manual, The Grounds of an Old Surgeon’s Faith (1945,) and Ventures in Science of a Country Surgeon (1941.) His autobiography, The Horse and Buggy Doctor (1938,) sold over 200,000 copies in its first year and was translated into 17 languages.
Hertzler’s pragmatic approach to medicine, sharp wit, and critique of medical bureaucracy made him a respected yet controversial figure. His legacy endures through his medical writings, contributions to rural healthcare, and influence on surgical techniques.
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Why fools are endowed by nature with voices so much louder than sensible people possess is a mystery. It is a fact emphasized throughout history.
—Arthur E. Hertzler
Topics: Foolishness, Fools
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