Jacksonville Public Library

He made ice and changed the world, the story of Florida's John Gorrie, Linda Hansen Caldwell

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-145) and index

individual biography

illustrations

index present

non fiction

He made ice and changed the world

bibliography

1129392088

Linda Hansen Caldwell

the story of Florida's John Gorrie

"This is the story of one of America's most respected humanitarians, Dr. John Gorrie (1803-1855). He was a physician, inventor, scientist, elected official, and a public health educator--a true Florida hero! Dr. Gorrie's interest in tropical diseases, specifically yellow fever and malaria, led him to Apalachicola, Florida. There, he practiced medicine in his office and two hospitals, and was nicknamed "The Fever Man." A man of true compassion, Dr. Gorrie even used the second floor of his home to treat sick patients. Tropical diseases shaped the history of the South, where yearly epidemics claimed thousands of lives. The desire to comfort patients led to his inventions, and we can thank Dr. Gorrie for refrigeration, air conditioning, and ice! Today, every machine that cools the air relies on John Gorrie's research and principles! Dr. Gorrie's original ice machine is housed in the Smithsonian Museum, and he is a member of the Florida Inventor's Hall of Fame. After reading Dr. Gorrie's biography, you may want to visit Florida's Panhandle, where you will find the Gorrie Bridge and the John Gorrie State Park & Museum." --Publisher's description