An Inquiry into the Modus Operandi of Medicines Upon the Human Body. To which are added, Some Observations on the Action of the Lymphatics. By William Wyatt Bibb of Georgia; Member of the Philadelphia Medical and Chemical Societies. Quote from Rush's Inquiries
by Bibb, William Wyatt
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Philadelphia: Printed by Care & Smith, 1801. 12mo (20 cm x 12 cm), disbound (removed from sammelband). [9], 68 pp. An 1801 Doctor of Medicine dissertation for the University of Pennsylvania by Bibb looks at the effect of medicine on the six systems of the human body: Visceral, Sanguiferous, Nervous, Muscular, Absorbent, and Glandular. He explores the relationships of the systems and disputes some theories of a Doctor Charles Darwin [not the English naturalist]. This inquiry was written prior to William Wyatt Bibb's political career as Senator from Georgia, and Governor of Alabama. REFERENCES: Shaw & Shoemaker, 166; Austin, R.B. Early American Medical Imprints, 202. CONDITION: Partially separated spine, soiling on cover and moderate soiling throughout, well-used but readable.
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- An Inquiry into the Modus Operandi of Medicines Upon the Human Body. To which are added, Some Observations on the Action of the Lymphatics. By William Wyatt Bibb of Georgia; Member of the Philadelphia Medical and Chemical Societies. Quote from Rush's Inquiries
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- Bibb, William Wyatt
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- Philadelphia: Printed by Care & Smith, 1801
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