Medical and Physical Memoirs, Containing, Among Other Subjects, A Particular Enquiry into the Origin and Nature of the Late Pestilential Epidemics of the United States

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Medical and Physical Memoirs, Containing, Among Other Subjects, A Particular Enquiry into the Origin and Nature of the Late Pestilential Epidemics of the United States

Description

Charles Caldwell (1772-1853) studied medicine with Benjamin Rush at the University of Pennsylvania and wrote many medical papers. Much of this book is occupied by a discussion of the recent Yellow Fever outbreaks in Philadelphia. The author considers the situation and climate of the city, the introduction of the disease, and the reasons why it was so virulent in Philadelphia. He makes recommendations about hygiene and diet. Shaw & Shoemaker 268. Austin 392. CALDWELL, Charles. Medical and Physical Memoirs, Containing, Among Other Subjects, A Particular Enquiry into the Origin and Nature of the Late Pestilential Epidemics of the United States

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Shaw & Shoemaker 268. Austin 392. Miner 74

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1st ed. [14], [2], 348 pp. Contemporary calf newly rebacked in matching calf with the original spine label laid down. Very good.