The nature, cause and symptoms of the gout: as stated by Dr. Sydenham, Cheyne, etc. from which is rationally deduced its direct and perfect cure / Gilbert Nelson.
- Nelson, Gilbert
- Date:
- [1727]
Licence: Public Domain Mark
Credit: The nature, cause and symptoms of the gout: as stated by Dr. Sydenham, Cheyne, etc. from which is rationally deduced its direct and perfect cure / Gilbert Nelson. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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