Of bathing in the hot-baths, at Bathe; chiefly with regard to the palsie, and some diseases in women. In a letter addressed to Doctor Freind / [John Wynter].

  • Wynter, John, 1699-
Date:
1728
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Credit: Of bathing in the hot-baths, at Bathe; chiefly with regard to the palsie, and some diseases in women. In a letter addressed to Doctor Freind / [John Wynter]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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