A treatise on the nature of scrofula : in which an attempt is made to account for the origin of that disease on new principles; illustrated by various facts and observations explanatory of a method for its complete eradication; together with an appendix, containing several interesting cases. / By William Farr.

  • Farr, William, active 1820.
Date:
1820
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Credit: A treatise on the nature of scrofula : in which an attempt is made to account for the origin of that disease on new principles; illustrated by various facts and observations explanatory of a method for its complete eradication; together with an appendix, containing several interesting cases. / By William Farr. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by King’s College London. The original may be consulted at King’s College London.

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    of preceding writers; and little has been ad- vanced in their works towards the institution of any clear and practicable system for effectually eradicating the disease. This, I trust, will fully plead my excuse, for entering into the discussion of a subject of such importance, and so imme- diately connected with the welfare and happiness of society. Nevertheless, in doing so, I am thoroughly con- scious of the difficulties ] have to combat, and the disadvantages I labour under, as well from the reserve with which any new practice is re- ceived by a considerable part of the profession, as the prejudices entertained by some of its mem- bers, prematurely considering any deviation from the beaten track as an unjustifiable innovation on established rules. It is not, however, without mature reflection, long practice, and attentive observation, that I venture thus to obtrude my opinions on the no- tice of the public; and I trust that the salutary purposes I am endeavouring to promote, will insure the kind indulgence of my readers to