A history of the most remarkable pestilential distempers that have appeared in Europe for three hundred years last past : with what proved successful or hurtful in their cure. Together with the method of prevention and cure of the plague. Founded upon the experience of those who were practitioners when it raged. Laid down in such a manner, that the generality of people may be able to manage themselves / By R. Brookes.

  • Brookes, R. (Richard), active 1721-1763.
Date:
1722
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: A history of the most remarkable pestilential distempers that have appeared in Europe for three hundred years last past : with what proved successful or hurtful in their cure. Together with the method of prevention and cure of the plague. Founded upon the experience of those who were practitioners when it raged. Laid down in such a manner, that the generality of people may be able to manage themselves / By R. Brookes. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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