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Hales, Stephen, 1677-1761. Account of some experiments and observations on tar-water.

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    An authentic narrative of the success of tarwater , in curing a great number and variety of distempers; with remarks. By Thomas Prior, Esq; Carefully abridged. To which are subjoined, two letters from the author of Siris: shewing the medicinal properties of tarwater, and the best manner of preparing it.

    Prior, Thomas, 1682?-1751. | Date: 1793
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    The authentick narrative of the success of tar water, in curing a great number and variety of distempers with remarks: by Thomas Prior, Esq; Carefully abridged. To which are subjoined, two letters from the author of Siris: shewing the medicinal properties of tarwater, and the best manner of making it. [One line from Hebrews].

    Prior, Thomas, 1682?-1751. | Date: MDCCXLIX. [1749]

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