Scottish proponent of electrical cures and showman (1745-1794)

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James Graham lecturing from a podium, to a crowd of ladies and gentlemen. Etching by J. Kay, 1785, after himself.

James Graham lecturing from a podium, to a crowd of ladies and gentlemen. Etching by J. Boyne, 1783.

James Graham: addressing a lady walking on the High Bridge, Edinburgh. Etching by J. Kay, 1785.

Two trees being cultivated by doctors; symbolising the differences claimed by James Morison between the 'organic' and his 'hygeist' approached to health. Lithograph, c. 1835.

James Graham and Gustavus Katterfelto in combat using electrotherapy machines as weapons. Etching, 1783.

James Graham: addressing a throng in Edinburgh. Etching by J. Kay, 1783, after himself.

Three electrotherapists of the eighteenth century : John Wesley, Jean Paul Marat and James Graham / by W.J. Turrell.

The guardian of health, long-life, and happiness: or, Dr. Graham's general directions as to regimen, etc ... To which are added, the Christians universal, being a paraphrase on Our Lord's prayer / [James Graham].

The general state of medical and chirurgical practice exhibited; shewing them to be inadequate, ineffectual, absurd, and ridiculous ... And more rational ... methods of cure, by means of diet, simple medicines, etc., recommended. To which are added a great number of cases and cures / [James Graham].

A new and curious treatise of the nature and effects of simple earth, water, and air, when applied to the human body: how to live for many weeks, months, or years, without eating anything whatever / [James Graham].

The general state of medical and chirurgical practice exhibited, shewing them to be inadequate, etc. And more rational ... methods of cure, by means of diet, simple medicines, etc., recommended. To which are added a great number of ... cases and cures / [James Graham].

An abstract, &c / [James Graham].

The awful worth and very high dignity of the soul, arising from its immortality; and the necessity of caring for its future well-being / [James Graham].

A sketch: or, short description of [Dr.] Graham's medical apparatus, &c. Erected about the beginning of the year 1780, [n his house], on the Royal [Terrace], Adelphi, London / [Anon].

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James Graham

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The general state of medical and chirurgical practice exhibited, shewing them to be inadequate, etc. And more rational ... methods of cure, by means of diet, simple medicines, etc., recommended. To which are added a great number of ... cases and cures / [James Graham].

An abstract, &c / [James Graham].

The awful worth and very high dignity of the soul, arising from its immortality; and the necessity of caring for its future well-being / [James Graham].

A new and curious treatise of the nature and effects of simple earth, water, and air, when applied to the human body: how to live for many weeks, months, or years, without eating anything whatever / [James Graham].

A sketch: or, short description of [Dr.] Graham's medical apparatus, &c. Erected about the beginning of the year 1780, [n his house], on the Royal [Terrace], Adelphi, London / [Anon].

James Graham

Images from the collections

Images by James Graham

Images featuring James Graham

Works from the collections

The general state of medical and chirurgical practice exhibited, shewing them to be inadequate, etc. And more rational ... methods of cure, by means of diet, simple medicines, etc., recommended. To which are added a great number of ... cases and cures / [James Graham].

An abstract, &c / [James Graham].

The awful worth and very high dignity of the soul, arising from its immortality; and the necessity of caring for its future well-being / [James Graham].

A new and curious treatise of the nature and effects of simple earth, water, and air, when applied to the human body: how to live for many weeks, months, or years, without eating anything whatever / [James Graham].

A sketch: or, short description of [Dr.] Graham's medical apparatus, &c. Erected about the beginning of the year 1780, [n his house], on the Royal [Terrace], Adelphi, London / [Anon].

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