Primitive physick: or, an easy and natural method of curing most diseases. To which is added, the general receipt book, containing ... receipts [in every branch of science ... with directions for making British wines ... / By H. Gifford].

  • John Wesley
Date:
1847
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Credit: Primitive physick: or, an easy and natural method of curing most diseases. To which is added, the general receipt book, containing ... receipts [in every branch of science ... with directions for making British wines ... / By H. Gifford]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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