Practical observations concerning sea bathing : to which are added, remarks on the use of the warm bath / by A.P. Buchan.
- Buchan, A. P. (Alexander Peter), 1764-1824.
- Date:
- 1804
Licence: Public Domain Mark
Credit: Practical observations concerning sea bathing : to which are added, remarks on the use of the warm bath / by A.P. Buchan. Source: Wellcome Collection.
Provider: This material has been provided by Royal College of Physicians, London. The original may be consulted at Royal College of Physicians, London.
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