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John Aitken

Scottish surgeon

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  • A system of obstetrical tables, with explanations; representing the foundations of the theory and practice of midwifery / [John Aitken].
  • A system of obstetrical tables, with explanations; representing the foundations of the theory and practice of midwifery / [John Aitken].
  • A system of obstetrical tables, with explanations; representing the foundations of the theory and practice of midwifery / [John Aitken].
  • A system of obstetrical tables, with explanations; representing the foundations of the theory and practice of midwifery / [John Aitken].
  • A system of obstetrical tables, with explanations; representing the foundations of the theory and practice of midwifery / [John Aitken].
  • A system of obstetrical tables, with explanations; representing the foundations of the theory and practice of midwifery / [John Aitken].
  • A system of obstetrical tables, with explanations; representing the foundations of the theory and practice of midwifery / [John Aitken].
  • A system of obstetrical tables, with explanations; representing the foundations of the theory and practice of midwifery / [John Aitken].
  • A system of obstetrical tables, with explanations; representing the foundations of the theory and practice of midwifery / [John Aitken].
  • Essays on several important subjects in surgery: chiefly on the nature and cure of fractures of the long bones of the extremities. Particularly those of the thigh and leg, whether simple of compound : for which a new method of retention is proposed. The whole illustrated with cooper-plates / [John Aitken].

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  • John Aitken. Stipple engraving by C. Knight after J. Donaldson.

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    A system of obstetrical tables, with explanations; representing the foundations of the theory and practice of midwifery / [John Aitken].

    Aitken, John, -1790 | Date: 1786
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    Elements of the theory and practice of physic and surgery / by John Aitken.

    Aitken, John, -1790. | Date: 1782
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    Medical improvement: an address read to the Medical Society ... / [John Aitken].

    Aitken, John, -1790 | Date: 1777
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    Outlines of the theory and cure of fever, upon plain and rational principles / by John Aitken.

    Aitken, John, -1790. | Date: [1781]
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    Elements of the theory and practice of physic and surgery / by John Aitken. In two volumes.

    Aitken, John, -1790. | Date: 1783

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