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Horace Wells. Photograph of reproduction of stipple engraving by H. B. Hall.

Horace Wells, dentist, father of surgical anesthesia : Proceedings of centenary commemorations of Wells' discovery in 1844 and lists of Wells memorabilia, including bibliographies, memorials and testimonials / Compiled by the editor, for the Horace Wells Centenary Committee of the American Dental Association.

Horace Wells, pioneer in anesthesia and his defence of his discovery / Jerry J. Herschfeld.

The ether tragedies / by James Moores Ball.

Dr. Wells, the discoverer of anaesthesia.

An essay on teeth : comprising a brief description of their formation, diseases, and proper treatment / by Horace Wells.

I awaken to glory : essays celebrating the sesquicentennial of the discovery of anesthesia by Horace Wells, December 11, 1844-December 11, 1994 / edited by Richard J. Wolfe and Leonard F. Menczer.

Claiming priority for the discovery of the effects of etherial vaporizations on sensiblity / Horace Wells.

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Wells, Horace, 1815-1848

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An essay on teeth : comprising a brief description of their formation, diseases, and proper treatment / by Horace Wells.

I awaken to glory : essays celebrating the sesquicentennial of the discovery of anesthesia by Horace Wells, December 11, 1844-December 11, 1994 / edited by Richard J. Wolfe and Leonard F. Menczer.

Claiming priority for the discovery of the effects of etherial vaporizations on sensiblity / Horace Wells.