Volume 1
The history of physic, or, an account of the rise and progress of the art, and the several discoveries therein from age to age. With remarks on the lives of the most eminent physicians / Written originally in French by Daniel Le Clerc, and made English by Dr. Drake, and Dr. Baden. With additional notes and sculptures.
- Daniel Le Clerc
- Date:
- 1699
Licence: Public Domain Mark
Credit: The history of physic, or, an account of the rise and progress of the art, and the several discoveries therein from age to age. With remarks on the lives of the most eminent physicians / Written originally in French by Daniel Le Clerc, and made English by Dr. Drake, and Dr. Baden. With additional notes and sculptures. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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