A dose for the doctors; or, the Aesculapian labyrinth explored. In a series of instructions to young physicians, surgeons, accouchers [sic], apothecaries, druggists, and chymists. Interspersed with ... risible anecdotes ... / Inscribed to the College of Wigs. By G. Glyster.

  • William Taplin
Date:
1789
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Credit: A dose for the doctors; or, the Aesculapian labyrinth explored. In a series of instructions to young physicians, surgeons, accouchers [sic], apothecaries, druggists, and chymists. Interspersed with ... risible anecdotes ... / Inscribed to the College of Wigs. By G. Glyster. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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