A Way of Life by Sir William Osler

"An address delivered to Yale Students on Sunday, April 20th, 1913. First published in that year and reprinted in 1918." (verso of title-page). "Printed in Great Britain By W. Brendon And Son, Ltd., Plymouth" (colophon). Printed paper front-cover & spine labels; hinges cracking, corners bumped, waterspots & stains; internally clean & tight; Good-- this pocket-book has traveled. Stock#42851/h.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Ontario Department Of Health, 1932. Book. Fine. Soft cover. First Thus. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 12 Pages.

Remington-Putnam Book Co., Baltimore: 1932.. Very Good- with no dust jacket. 1932. Hardcover. Front blank end page has been torn out, rest of book is nice clean and tight, decorative gold gilt on front cover. An attractive book .

MP3 Audio CD. A Way of Life (in Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 036 ) In several of his speeches, Charlie Munger has referred to Sir William Osler, the Canadian physician and co-founder of Johns Hopkins Hospital. The first to bring medical students out of the classroom and directly into the hospital for clinical training, he is often described as the “Father of Modern Medicine.” Osler was a fascinating, accomplished, and erudite man who liked to quote Thomas Carlyle’s prescription that “Our main business is not to see what lies dimly in the distance, but to do what lies clearly at hand.” As I followed up on Osler, I quickly came to his speech “A Way of Life,” delivered to students at Yale University in 1913. True to Carlyle’s prescription, Osler proposes that men work steadily towards success and fulfillment in life by taking the world in strict 24-hour increments, letting neither yesterday nor tomorrow be a worry today. (He called it “Life in… Read More

MP3 Audio CD. A Way of Life (in Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 036 ) In several of his speeches, Charlie Munger has referred to Sir William Osler, the Canadian physician and co-founder of Johns Hopkins Hospital. The first to bring medical students out of the classroom and directly into the hospital for clinical training, he is often described as the “Father of Modern Medicine.” Osler was a fascinating, accomplished, and erudite man who liked to quote Thomas Carlyle’s prescription that “Our main business is not to see what lies dimly in the distance, but to do what lies clearly at hand.” As I followed up on Osler, I quickly came to his speech “A Way of Life,” delivered to students at Yale University in 1913. True to Carlyle’s prescription, Osler proposes that men work steadily towards success and fulfillment in life by taking the world in strict 24-hour increments, letting neither yesterday nor tomorrow be a worry today. (He called it “Life in… Read More

Paperback / softback. New.

Remington-Putnam Book Co., Baltimore: 1932.. Used - Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. (Philosophy, Conduct of life, Address) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

New York City: Paul B. Hoeber, 1937. Reprint . Hardcover. Very Good/Fair. 41 Pp. Brown Boards, Paper Cover Label. Very Good, Light Wear At Corners, In Original Glassine Dust Jacket. Browning To Part Of Front Endpapers And Front Flap (From A Clipping Which Had Been Laid In Loosely)

New York City: Golden Hind Press / Paul B. Hoeber, 1930. Reprint . Hardcover. Very Good/Fair. 41 Pp. Brown Boards, Paper Cover Label. Very Good, Light Wear At Corners, In Lightly Chipped Original Glassine Dust Jacket With Long (3 1/2") Closed Tear On Rear Panel..

Paperback / softback. New.