Matters of Life and Death: The Remarkable Journey of Dr. Philip Merkle

by Bruce Seger

Overview

Walk with Dr. Philip Merkle through 19th century New York City and encounter the sadness and joy of a growing city. Take a journey to his employments as pharmacist, physician, examiner of drugs, interpreter, excise commissioner, coroner, civic leader, and theologian. Experience 19th century legal issues which allowed murder, infidelity, spousal abuse, and much more. His tireless advocacy and contributions are told by Merkle as he reflects on his incredible life's experiences regarding triumphs and tragedies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543985023
Publisher:	BookBaby
Publication date:	10/30/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	340
File size:	17 MB
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About the Author

Mr. Seger is a published author whose topics include the history of citizenship for women and an analysis of Lincoln's decisions. For the past six years his timely and instructional proposals which have highlighted new technologies and their cyber ethical implications have been chosen by the International Chair Leadership Academy for presentation at their annual International conferences.Bruce Seger is an author whose topics include the history of citizenship for women and an analysis of Lincoln's decisions. For the past six years his timely and instructional proposals, which have highlighted new technologies and their cyber ethical implications, have been chosen by the International Chair Leadership Academy for presentation at their annual International conferences.Recently, he was selected to be part of the team of DEG Productions to produce instructional paralegal videos. Throughout the video, he presents interesting cases and experiences from his personal legal practice to highlight the topics in his scripts.He has practiced law for over 25 years, and is an Instructional Technology and Cyber Ethics professor in the graduate program at the University of Bridgeport. He also holds a professorship in library science and paralegal studies at the State University of New York Suffolk County Community College. He has been awarded the Hugh Behymer Award of Academic Achievement from Long Island University Palmer School and the Idalynn Karre Exemplary Leadership Award from the International Chair Academy.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Preface xiii

1 Upheaval in Germany 1

2 Germany to America 13

3 Acclimating to America 19

4 Anti-immigrant Sentiment 24

5 Freemasons and Landmark Dedications 31

6 Medical Schools and Resurrectionists 40

7 19th Century Medical Progress 48

8 Indigent and Orphaned Children 55

9 Tales of Two Cities 63

10 My Philosophy of Religion 73

11 Cocaine, Heroin, and Other Pharmaceuticals 77

12 Adultery, Bigamy, and the Law 87

13 About Augustus 98

14 Sorrow and Joy 111

15 The Development of New York City Libraries and Societal Rejection of Non-Traditional Relationships 121

16 The Local Political Scene 132

17 Tammany, Tweed, and Acts of Charity 141

18 The National Political Scene 150

19 Drug Inspector, Interpreter, and Excise Commissioner 159

20 Breweries and Temperance 165

21 Magnus Gross Association 172

22 Magnus Gross Guest Speakers 182

23 More Tales of Two Cities 190

24 The 1876 International Centennial Exposition of the United States 200

25 Family Visit to the Centennial Exhibition 206

26 Exploration of the Centennial Exhibition continues 214

27 My New York City Coroner Journal, Part 1 222

28 My New York City Coroner Journal, Part 2 234

29 Life After the Morgue 248

30 Artists and Patrons 256

31 A Voyage to Germany and Return to New York 265

32 Change 273

33 Concerns and Sadness 281

34 Pleasant Conversations, New York City Sites and a Baseball Game 289

35 Celebrations of Note 296

36 Musings of An Old Man 307

Epilogue 315

About the author 323