A free and candid examination of a pamphlet / [by C. Lucas], intituled, An analysis of Dr. Rutty's Methodical synopsis of mineral waters. [Anon].
- John Rutty
- Date:
- 1758
Licence: Public Domain Mark
Credit: A free and candid examination of a pamphlet / [by C. Lucas], intituled, An analysis of Dr. Rutty's Methodical synopsis of mineral waters. [Anon]. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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