Abstract
Since its founding in 1824, the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary has been a major force in the evolution of the specialties of ophthalmology and otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery. As ever, the story of an institution lies in the telling of the lives of the men and women who shaped the course of historical events during their time. These biographical sketches of Edward Reynolds, John Jeffries, Mary Coonahan, and Harris P. Mosher add a personal touch to the book. The period from 1824 to 1924 is covered with the greatest detail, and the reader becomes fascinated with the dedication and foresight of the group who served the patients and students who came to the Eye and Ear Infirmary. Their vision and energy have spread from this institution over the subsequent decades, and this historical account assumes considerable relevance and importance through its recounting of the formative period. The book is
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