Kingston's translation made a few changes from Verne's original French; the hero's surname is changed from Smith to Harding and many technical passages are abridged or omitted. Unfortunately, Kingston's became the standard translation. The trilogy does contain minute details about desert island survival. While some reviewers found the level of detail in the work tedious, others praised Verne's new version of "Robinson Crusoe" with modern improvements. Myers 42. Taves & Micheluk V013. Bookplates for John Taylor Bottomley, American surgeon (1869-1925). Received his Doctor of Medicine from Harvard in 1894 and practised in Boston afterwards. Was first assistant surgeon on Massachusetts hospital ship Bay State during Spanish-American War. Assistant Visiting Surgeon Boston City Hospital 1899-1903. Supervising surgeon at Boston City Hospital Relief Station 1901-1903. Surgeon in Chief 1903-10 at Carney Hospital.
