Originally published in 1894, this collection of short stories from the creator of Sherlock Holmes centers around the world of medicine and medical practice. Featuring a mix of mystery, suspense, and drama, the stories explore the darker side of medical practice, as well as its heroic and selfless aspects. As always, Doyle's writing is both engaging and insightful, drawing readers into a world of complex characters and surprising twists.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.