Silas Burroughs, the Man who made Wellcome

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Set in 1878, the narrative follows Silas Burroughs, an American entrepreneur who revolutionized the pharmaceutical industry in London. Alongside his partner Henry Wellcome, he established Burroughs Wellcome & Co., a firm that achieved international success and laid the groundwork for the Wellcome Trust charity. Despite his significant contributions and the lasting legacy he created, Burroughs remains largely forgotten, highlighting both his remarkable achievements and the fleeting nature of recognition.