One Grand Chain by Gwen Wilson, 1995.

Wilson G.  One Grand Chain:  The History of Anaesthesia in Australia 1846-1962.  Sydney:  Bridge Pantry Printery Ltd., 1995.

This book describes the transfer of information about anesthesia from England to Australia in 1846-47.  With deft strokes, Dr. Wilson depicts the social and medical environment surrounding the early use of anesthesia in Australia.

As the first WLM Laureate of the History of Anesthesia, Dr. Wilson will continue forging the links that unite our specialty throughout the world.