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H. W. S. (Henry Wardel Snarey) Wright
1892–1976
A British surgeon who also wrote clearly for general readers, he is best remembered for a lively blend of medical expertise and speculative fiction. His work ranges from practical writing on cancer to imaginative novels that carried scientific ideas into adventure.
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The conquest of cancer
by H. W. S. (Henry Wardel Snarey) Wright
About the author
Born in 1892, Henry Wardel Snarey Wright was a British surgeon, usually published as H. W. S. Wright. He qualified at University College Hospital in 1915, became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1920, and later served as consulting surgeon to Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End and other hospitals.
Alongside his medical career, he wrote books for a wider audience. Project Gutenberg and library catalogs list The Conquest of Cancer among his works, showing his interest in explaining difficult medical subjects in accessible language.
He also appears in science-fiction reference sources, which suggests a second side to his writing life: using fiction as well as nonfiction to explore scientific ideas. That mix of surgeon and storyteller gives his work an unusual character, grounded in professional experience but open to wonder and big questions.