Wonders and mysteries of animal magnetism displayed, or, The history, art, practice, and progress of that useful science from its first rise in the city of Paris, to the present time ; with several curious cases and new anecdotes of the principal professors and patients.

Date:
[1791?]
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Credit: Wonders and mysteries of animal magnetism displayed, or, The history, art, practice, and progress of that useful science from its first rise in the city of Paris, to the present time ; with several curious cases and new anecdotes of the principal professors and patients. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The University of Glasgow Library. The original may be consulted at The University of Glasgow Library.

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