Observations On The Bark Of A Particular Species Of Willow, Showing Its Superiority To The Peruvian, And Its Singular Efficiency In The Cure Of Agues, Intermittent Fevers, Fluor Albus, Abscesses, Hemorrhages, &c.
Book Description
First Edition
Size, slim 8vo, 9 x 5.5 Inches
No loose pages, No inscriptions.
Fore Edge Untrimmed.
Original 18th Century Binding
Scarce.
Dealer Notes
Samuel James (c1763-1831) was a surgeon in Hertfordshire.
He evaluated different species of willow barks against fevers by assessing
their astringent effect on the tongue. He found that willow bark could reduce
fevers unaffected by cinchona bark.
He evaluated different species of willow barks against fevers by assessing
their astringent effect on the tongue. He found that willow bark could reduce
fevers unaffected by cinchona bark.
Author
James, Samuel
Date
1792
Binding
Original Drab Blue Boards With Paper Spine. Remains of M/S Title to front.
Publisher
J. Johnson
Condition
Very Good, some foxing.
Pages
69, [1] pp
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