The navy surgeon; or, practical system of surgery. With a dissertation on cold and hot mineral springs; and physical observations on the Coast of Guiney / [John Atkins].

  • John Atkins
Date:
1742
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Credit: The navy surgeon; or, practical system of surgery. With a dissertation on cold and hot mineral springs; and physical observations on the Coast of Guiney / [John Atkins]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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