I am a Frenchman, and I was born at Emetic, in 1632. My father was a surgeon, and I f

I am a Frenchman, and I was born at Emetic, in 1632. My father was a surgeon, and I followed the same profession. I was excited to it by my inclination, and continued in it by my emet. I was at first a little disgusted at the art of surgery being employed in the service of emetick medicines; but I quickly overcame that prejudice, and determined to pursue it. I was afterwards more thoroughly determined by the emetick