As a leading expert in venereal diseases in the late 19th century, Dr. Henry Lee's lectures on syphilis and related illnesses were considered groundbreaking. Covering topics ranging from the causes of syphilis to the latest treatment methods, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the medical landscape of the era. Medical professionals and students of medical history will find this work of great interest. 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.