Hydrologia chymica: or, the chymical anatomy of the Scarbrough, and other spaws in York-shire. Wherein are interspersed, some animadversions upon Dr. Wittie's lately published treatise of the Scarbrough-spaw. Also, a short description of the spaws at Malton and Knarsbrough. And a discourse concerning the original of hot springs ... with the causes and cures of ... diseases ... Also, a vindication of chymical physick ... Lastly ... an appendix of the original of springs; with the author's ternary of medicines; and the epilogue ... of the essence of the Scarbrough-Spaw / [W. Simpson].

  • Simpson, W. (William), active 1665-1677.
Date:
1669
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Credit: Hydrologia chymica: or, the chymical anatomy of the Scarbrough, and other spaws in York-shire. Wherein are interspersed, some animadversions upon Dr. Wittie's lately published treatise of the Scarbrough-spaw. Also, a short description of the spaws at Malton and Knarsbrough. And a discourse concerning the original of hot springs ... with the causes and cures of ... diseases ... Also, a vindication of chymical physick ... Lastly ... an appendix of the original of springs; with the author's ternary of medicines; and the epilogue ... of the essence of the Scarbrough-Spaw / [W. Simpson]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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