Historical Bibliography Updated: July 14, 2026
Tarnished Idol: William Thomas Green Morton and the introduction of surgical anesthesia. A chronicle of the ether controversy
Novato, CA: Norman Publishing, 2001.
The most comprehensive biography of Morton, and the most comprehensive account of the ether controversy between Morton and Charles Thomas Jackson.
Facet Tags
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #6903 |
| Permanent Link | https://beta.historyofmedicine.com/id/9067 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | tarnished-idol-william-thomas-green-morton-and-the-introduction-of-surgical-anesthesia-a-chronicle-of-the-ether-controversy |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Novato, CA