Systema Medicinale, A Compleat System of Physick, Theoretical and Practical In Six Books. Tr. out of Latin into English, out of the most Learned John Dolaeus . Whereunto is Annexed a Prefatory Discourse Concerning the Method of Studying and Practising Physick?
Published by T. Passinger, T. Sawbridge and T. Flesher., London, 1686
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Seller: Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books, Toronto, ON, CanadaAlexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books
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contemporary dark brown calf boards, rebacked, spine with 5 raised bands, red morocco label on two; spine with gilt ruling and decoration., Salmon was a prolific medical writer. He set up his apothecary's stall in Smithfield outside St Bartholomew's and styled himself "Professor of Physic".William Salmon (1644?1713) was an English empiric doctor and a writer of medical texts. He advertised himself as a "Professor of Physick". Salmon held an equivocal place in the medical community. He led apothecaries in opposing attempts by physicians to control the dispensing of medicines, and was derided by physicians as "the King of the Quacks". He has been described as "a brilliant publicist, but not much of a philosopher".Salmon, translated, abridged, enlarged and compiled from the texts of others" to create popular books emphasizing practice over theory, and marketing his own medications. A prolific author on a broad range of medical topics, Salmon's works were widely read in his time. His books were owned by respected men including Isaac Newton, Daniel Defoe, William Congreve and Samuel Johnson., Size : 8vo., , Author?s portrait., Volume : Six books in one volume. General age toning. A very good copy.…
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- Title
- Systema Medicinale, A Compleat System of Physick, Theoretical and Practical In Six Books. Tr. out of Latin into English, out of the most Learned John Dolaeus . Whereunto is Annexed a Prefatory Discourse Concerning the Method of Studying and Practising Physick?
- Author
- Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Publisher
- T. Passinger, T. Sawbridge and T. Flesher., London
- Publication year
- 1686
- Binding
- Hardcover
Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books are specialist dealers in 15th to 19th century Prints, Maps and Books. The gallery is able to offer one of the largest selections of Prints and Maps available in North America. The business was founded in 1982 and has supplied Prints, Maps and Books to many private and public art collectors. It strives to present a friendly and helpful atmosphere to both expert and amateur collectors. The shop has grown considerably since its humble beginnings to an internationally respected firm. We exhibit at major map & book fairs in North America and Europe and are happy to organize presentations of materials for corporations, interior designers and individuals. We are always interested in purchasing collections or individual items of quality. Catalogues and lists are issued periodically and we would be delighted to have details of customers specific interests, so we can contact them when examples come into stock.…
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