The Aesculapian labyrinth explored; or, medical mystery illustrated. In a series of instructions to young physicians, surgeons, accouchers [sic], apothecaries, druggists, and practitioners of every denomination ... interspersed with a variety of risible anecdotes affecting the faculty. Inscribed to the College of Wigs / by Gregory Glyster, an old practitioner [i.e. William Taplin?].
- William Taplin
- Date:
- 1789
Licence: Public Domain Mark
Credit: The Aesculapian labyrinth explored; or, medical mystery illustrated. In a series of instructions to young physicians, surgeons, accouchers [sic], apothecaries, druggists, and practitioners of every denomination ... interspersed with a variety of risible anecdotes affecting the faculty. Inscribed to the College of Wigs / by Gregory Glyster, an old practitioner [i.e. William Taplin?]. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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