An introduction to the study of physic. /

<now for the first time published> by William Heberden <1710-1801> A prefatory essay by Leroy Crummer; with a reprint of Heberden's Some account of a disorder of the breast; portrait in photogravure; six illustrations.
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Heberden, William, 1710-1801.
Contributors: Crummer, Le Roy, 1872-1934.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published / Created: New York : P.B. Hoeber, inc., 1929.
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Notes:"Reprinted, with additions and corrections, from Annals of medical history (vol. X, nos. 3 and 4, 1928)"

The original manuscript of "An introduction to the study of physic" was found by Mr. Crummer in South London in 1927 and is printed here without change or emendation. cf. Prefatory essay.

"Some account of a disorder of the breast" [angina pectoris] read at the College of physicians, July 21, 1768. Reprinted from Medical transactions, 2:59-67, 1786. cf. Footnote, p. 153.

"Heberden bibliography": p. 60-61.

"Biographical authorities": p. 62-63.

"A check list of Heberden manuscripts": p. 64-67.

Heberden's "A catalogue of the book recommended": p. 144-149.

Physical description: xi, 159, [1] p. incl. front. (port.) ill., pl., facsims ; 20 cm. (8vo)

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