Publisher's Synopsis
As I Remember Him is a biography written by Hans Zinsser about R.S., whose full name is not revealed in the book. The biography is a personal account of Zinsser's relationship with R.S., whom he met when he was a medical student at Columbia University. R.S. was a brilliant and eccentric man who had a profound impact on Zinsser's life and career.The book is divided into three parts. The first part describes Zinsser's early encounters with R.S. and their growing friendship. The second part focuses on R.S.'s life and achievements, including his work as a scientist and his contributions to the field of microbiology. The third and final part of the book deals with R.S.'s decline in health and eventual death, and the impact this had on Zinsser.Throughout the book, Zinsser paints a vivid portrait of R.S. as a complex and enigmatic figure. He describes R.S.'s idiosyncrasies, his intellectual brilliance, and his sometimes difficult personality. Zinsser also provides insights into R.S.'s scientific work, explaining the significance of his discoveries and the impact they had on the field of microbiology.As I Remember Him is a deeply personal and moving account of a remarkable individual, written by someone who knew him intimately. It offers a unique perspective on the life and work of a man whose contributions to science and medicine are still felt today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
