The Life And Letters Of Horace Wells: Discoverer Of Anesthesia - Hardcoverby W. Harry Archer (Author) The Life and Letters of Horace Wells: Discoverer of Anesthesia is a biographical work that explores the life and contributions of Horace Wells, the American dentist who is credited with the discovery of anesthesia. Written by W. Harry Archer, the book is a comprehensive account of Wells' life, from his early years to his death, and includes a collection of his personal letters. The book begins with Wells' childhood and his