ESSAYS ON MEDICAL SUBJECTS, Originally printed separately; To which is now prefixed an introduction relating to the use of Hemlock and Corrosive Sublimate; and to the Application of Caustic Medicines in Cancerous Disorders. By Thomas Gataker, Surgeon-Extraordinary to His Majesty and Her Royal Highness the Princess Dowager of Wales, and Surgeon to Her Majesty's Household and St. George's Hospital.

MEDICINE - GATAKER, THOMAS.

Published by Printed for R. and J. Dodsley, in Pall-mall, London., 1764

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8vo. 5.25 x 8 inches. [4] + lii + 284 pp. Mispaginations noted in ESTC have been corrected and there are no final advertisement pages; this version may therefore be a corrected reprint, not recorded by ESTC. Additional divisional titles for the three constituent essays. Illustrated by tailpiece vignettes. Bound in original calf with gilt borders on boards. Spine divided into compartments by raised bands and gilt rules, with red morocco label, gilt. Traces of red on edges. Some browning and occasional spotting and staining. Tear extending from margin of O4 into text but not affecting its legibility. Armorial bookplate of William Northcote, Surgeon and his inscription on title page. 1830 inscription (Wotton) on rear free endpaper and later stamp of Stephen Shute on first free endpaper. These essays were first published separately as 'Venereal Complaints' in 1754, 'Solanum, or Nightshade' in 1757 (including later supplement) and 'An Account of the Structure of the Eye' in 1761. The three lectures on the eye were delivered at the Theatre of Surgeons Hall. Gataker's first work was a translation of 'The Operations in Surgery' by Henri-Francois Le Dran (1685-1770), with editions appearing from 1749-1781. He became involved in a controversy with another London surgeon, Richard Guy, of Mark Lane, over his method of treating cancer without cutting, by means of caustic and corrosive substances and plant toxins like hemlock (as outlined in the introduction to this work). Described as a surgeon with 'ophthalmologic leanings,' Gataker served in this office to George III and his household from 1761 until his death in 1768. William Northcote, Surgeon, the first owner of this book, is likely to have been the the well known naval surgeon of that name who served from 1757 through the period of the Independence War (died c. 1783). His publications included 'The Marine Practice of Physic and Surgery' of 1770 and he recognised the importance of citrus fruits in the prevention of scurvy. A scarce work. NATURAL HISTORY/SCIENCE MEDICINE NATURAL HISTORY MEDICINE 18TH CENTURY NATURAL HISTORY/SCIENCE. Seller Inventory # 20532

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Title: ESSAYS ON MEDICAL SUBJECTS, Originally ...

Publisher: Printed for R. and J. Dodsley, in Pall-mall, London.

Publication Date: 1764

Condition: ESTC T62524