Scottish physician and naturalist; (1714-1768)

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Alexander Russell. Line engraving by T. Trotter after Sir N. Dance-Holland.

A complete collection of the medical and philosophical works of John Fothergill with an account of his life; and occasional notes / by John Elliot.

An essay on the character of the late Alexander Russel, M.D. F.R.S. : Read before the Society of Physicians, the 2d of October, 1769.

The natural history of Aleppo. Containing a description of the city, and the principal natural productions in its neighbourhood. Together with an account of the climate, inhabitants, and diseases; particularly of the plague / By Alex. Russell, M. D.

The natural history of Aleppo, and parts adjacent. Containing a description of the city, and the principal natural productions in its neighbourhood; together with an account of the climate, inhabitants, and diseases; particularly of the plague, with the methods used by the Europeans for their preservation / By Alex. Russell, M. D.

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The natural history of Aleppo. Containing a description of the city, and the principal natural productions in its neighbourhood. Together with an account of the climate, inhabitants, and diseases; particularly of the plague / By Alex. Russell, M. D.