Arnold Chaplin
Arnold Chaplin was born in 1864 and died in 1944. A distinguished doctor and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Chaplin was described as '...gifted with a dry sense of humour and with a shrewdness that made him the ally of the true scholar but an enemy to the spurious'. Chaplin combined his medical practice with an interest in the history of medicine, a love of French and English literature, and of old books and prints.
Arnold Chaplin was born in 1864 and died in 1944. A distinguished doctor and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Chaplin was described as '...gifted with a dry sense of humour and with a shrewdness that made him the ally of the true scholar but an enemy to the spurious'. Chaplin combined his medical practice with an interest in the history of medicine, a love of French and English literature, and of old books and prints. See less
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A St Helena Who's Who: A Complete Guide to the People on St Helena During Napoleon's Captivity
Inconsistent
by Bruce B, Apr 8, 2019
There's a lot to like about this catalogue of the many people who inhabited St. Helena during the last years of Napoleon's life. The military background, in particular, is very thorough, even if it's ... Read More
