An enquiry into the nature and principles of the Spaw waters. With a mechanical explanation of their virtues and uses in many diseases. To which is subjoined, a cursory enquiry into the nature and properties of the hot fountains at Aix la Chapelle / By Charles Perry, M.D.

  • Charles Perry
Date:
1734
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Credit: An enquiry into the nature and principles of the Spaw waters. With a mechanical explanation of their virtues and uses in many diseases. To which is subjoined, a cursory enquiry into the nature and properties of the hot fountains at Aix la Chapelle / By Charles Perry, M.D. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    notwithftanding the great Difficulties fome Per fens 'make about it. Treating the Subject in the Manner I have done, neceffarily led me into fuch Reflexions and Definitions as re¬ tain to the Chymic Sphere; and efpe- cially whilft I was employed about the firft Part, or Bails of the Work: t>i%. The Analyzation of complex Bodies, and the Separation, Inveftigation, and Definition of their Minerals, or other Principles: But after that, in account¬ ing for the Virtues, Properties, Ope¬ rations, and Effects of them, I Jiave ftriflly confined my felt to the mo ft abftracted mechanical Reafoning. I fliall not in this Add refs (conform¬ able to the Example of Dedicators in general) attempt to bribe your Fa¬ vour, isfe. by reciting a long Catalogue of your great Merit and Abilities.
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