The Surgeon's Eye

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English

Austin Macauley Publishers
30 November 2016

Autobiography: general; Bargains; Biography - Australian

In The Surgeon's Eye, John Parkinson presents the journals of Dr. Richard Bowker. As ship's surgeon - and as seaman on a whaler in the Pacific, Dr. Bowker committed to paper his youthful adventures at sea and on land. With wit and honesty, Dr. Bowker shares his experiences of sailing with immigrants from England, whaling for employment, and tending to coolies from Calcutta. He speaks of the hardships of the days of sail, describes island natives and aptly satirizes the attitudes of captains and mates. The Surgeon's Eye is a captivating account of the life at sea as a medical man who would go on to settle in New South Wales and leave his mark as doctor, politician and father of a medical dynasty.

Imprint: Austin Macauley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9781786127761
ISBN 10: 1786127768
Pages: 407
Publication Date: 30 November 2016
Recommended Age: From 6 to 10 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Born in Sydney in 1928, John Parkinson was educated at Cranbook School and Sydney Grammar School. From Sydney University he graduated as BA (Latin and Greek classics) and in Medicine. For some forty years he worked as a psychiatrist. He lives in Wollongong with wife Lynne, a social worker. They have two adult daughters.