This book is an in depth look at the life and times of Doctor Thomas Dent Mutter. Mutter began his career as a plastic surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mutter's education led him to try some experimental things that had major impacts on modern medicine. He was a pioneer in the use of ether for anesthesia. He also made it standard practice to clean surgical instruments. Mutter himself was quite the character, from his personality to his clothes. This was a very interesting and engaging book. I would love to check out this museum. This would be a good book for anyone who is into medical history. I enjoyed it.