An Account Of The Life And Writings Of Herman Boerhaave (1743) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781104611033 : 1104611031 : 13 Jun 2009 : An Account Of The Life And Writings Of Herman Boerhaave is a book written by William Burton and published in 1743. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and writings of Herman Boerhaave, a renowned Dutch physician, botanist, and chemist who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. The book covers Boerhaave's early life, education, and career, including his work as a professor of medicine at the University of Leiden, where he made significant contributions to the fields of medicine, botany, and chemistry. The book also explores Boerhaave's personal life, including his relationships with his family and colleagues, and his religious beliefs.Throughout the book, Burton provides detailed descriptions of Boerhaave's major works, including his influential textbook on medicine, Institutiones Medicae, which was widely used throughout Europe