A comprehensive rationale of the causes of chronic diseases. : Wherein a natural, easy, and safe method of preventing, as well as curing, those diseases, is pointed out. / By John Morland, M.D.

Morland, John, M.D.

Date:: [between 1770 and 1773?]

Credit: A comprehensive rationale of the causes of chronic diseases. : Wherein a natural, easy, and safe method of preventing, as well as curing, those diseases, is pointed out. / By John Morland, M.D. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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