The Modern Practice of Physic Exhibiting the Character, Causes, Symptoms, Prognostis, Morbid Appearances and Improved Method of Treating the Diseases of All Climates

Published by Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown and Green et al., London, 1828

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A nineteenth century medical guide to several different diseases and ailments The ninth edition of this text. In a Robert Seton of Head of the Mound, Edinburgh, binding. Written by Robert Thomas, an honorary member of the literary, historical and philosophical societies of New York. This is the final edition of the book published in Thomas' lifetime, as noted to the preface at the time of this edition he had 'nearly attained my seventy-fifth year, I cannot look forward to a much longer extension of my existence'. This work was extremely popular and even had translations into French. Thomas arranges the diseases into classes and orders at the start, with an explanation and derivation of their names. He then goes into detail describing each with the solutions. To name a few of the diseases discussed there is yellow fever, gout, measles, catarrh, asthma, pulmonary consumption, rickets, herpes and leprosy. In a half calf binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, generally smart with slight rubbing to the spine. Small surface cracks to spine and some marks to cloth covered boards. Bookbinder's label to front pastedown, Robert Seton, Edinburgh. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with instances of scattered spots throughout. Very Good.

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Title
The Modern Practice of Physic Exhibiting the Character, Causes, Symptoms, Prognostis, Morbid Appearances and Improved Method of Treating the Diseases of All Climates
Author
Robert Thomas
Publisher
Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown and Green et al., London
Publication year
1828
Condition
Very Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Leather
Illustrator
None
Item weight
1.5 kilograms
Dimensions
9" by 5.5"

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