Tag: Jules Verne
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Vernian foresight: Anti-infective cryotherapy from science fiction to standard of care
George ChristopherMichigan, United States The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras (1866) is a fictional account of an Arctic expedition set in 1860–1861 written by Jules Verne, the master of nineteenth-century science fiction. In one of the novel’s many dramatic episodes, the crew’s physician, Dr. Clawbonny, cured Bell, the ship’s carpenter, of diphtheria by applying…
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Jules Verne’s novels
Jules Verne, the celebrated 19th-century French author, is primarily known for his science fiction works that anticipated many technological innovations. His approach to writing was rooted in scientific research: Before penning his novels, he meticulously studied scientific journals and consulted with experts across various fields. This approach allowed him to incorporate authentic medical knowledge into…
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Deserving but unrecognized: the forty-first seat
Marshall A. LichtmanRochester, New York, United States The Nobel Prizes Each year on December 10th, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death, the Nobel Foundation and the Swedish royal family recognize the individuals deemed to have made the greatest achievements in chemistry, physics, physiology or medicine, and literature; and the Norwegian Nobel Committee recognizes “the person…
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The doctor’s revenge in Jules Verne’s Mathias Sandorf
Dr. Antekirtt is immensely clever and immensely rich. He owns an island off the coast of Libya and has surrounded it with tall ramparts to make it impregnable. He employs a large retinue of attendants and has agents and spies in many countries. His fast electric ships crisscross the Mediterranean at great speed. His practice…