Science/Natural History/Medicine

Name Science/Natural History/Medicine
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Titles addressing medicine, biology, chemistry, physics, botany, earth sciences, astronomy, etc.

Titles

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ID Title Author Firms (City) Date Edition
25821 A short account of the itch, or a compendious treatise of the diseases of the skin, from the slightest itching humour in particular parts only, to the most inveterate Itch, stubborn scabbiness, and confirmed leprosy. Plainly describing their symptoms, nature, dependance on each other, original cause, and dismal consequence to the patients and their posterity, if neglected or mismanaged. Also the dangerous effects of quicksilver girdles, ointments, washes, and other pernicious mercurial-medicines. Discovering the true and only certain method of curing those distempers with safety, ease, and expedition, and without the use of dabbing ointments, brimstone, or other nauseous and ill-smelling remedies, confinement of the patient, disorder of the body, or knowledge of the nearest friend. The whole illustrated with several extraordinary cases, and very remarkable cures performed by the author, necessary to be read by all persons, but more especially those who are unhappily troubled with the itch, or any other cutaneous distempers. By T.S. The sixth edition, corrected. Spooner , Thomas
 1728 The sixth edition, corrected.
25395 A short essay on the scurvy: in which the Causes and Cure of that disease Are briefly Stated and Demonstrated. First, Representing the deceivable Forms and Characters under which it disguises it self. Secondly, The various, remote, and principal Causes of it examin'd. Thirdly, The material Causes discover'd. And, Fourthly, The best and most effectual Method of Cure exemplified in exceeding dangerous and contumacious Symptoms. With A Touch on Old Venereal Cases, and some remarks on the Doctrine of Acids and Alkalies. Unknown ,
Anne Dodd I (London)
1714
25439 A short view of the nature and cure of the small pox, the usefulness of spirit of vitriol, opiates, &c. With reflections on the common practice of bleeding in that distemper. By Richard Holland, M. D. Late Censor of the College of Physicians, and Fellow of the Royal Society. Holland , Richard
 John Brindley (London)
1730
3019 A synopsis of the planisphere of the earth, and of the map of Europe, in which the situation and extent of the primary divisions of the globe, and the empires, kingdoms, States, and Republicks of Europe, with their Number, Boundaries, Extent, Degrees of Latitude, &c. in the aggregate and separately, are obtained by inspection; together with the description and use of the globes. Intended, by the author, as a useful appendix to her introduction to geography and astronomy. By Eliza Thomson, (late Cumyns,) of Brompton. Thomson , Eliza
 1788
15086 A treatise on female, nervous, hysterical, hypochondriacal, bilious, convulsive diseases; apoplexy and palsy; with thoughts on madness, suicide, &c. in which the principal disorders are explained from anatomical facts, and the treatment formed on several new principles. By William Rowley, M. D. Member of the University of Oxford, the Royal College of Physicians in London, &c. Rowley , W.
 Charles Nourse (London)
Elizabeth Newbery (London)
Thomas Hookham [New Bond Street] (London)
1788
14824 A treatise on one hundred and eighteen principal diseases of the eyes and eyelids, &c. In which are communicated several new discoveries relative to the cure of defects in vision; with many original prescriptions. By William Rowley, M.D. member of the University of Oxford, the Royal College of Physicians in London, &c. To which are added, directions in the choice of spectacles. Rowley , W.
 J. Wingrave (London)
Elizabeth Newbery (London)
Thomas Hookham [New Bond Street] (London)
1790
15075 A treatise on the cure of ulcerated legs without rest, and ulcers of various parts, arising from scorbutic and other impurities in the blood, &c. By William Rowley, M. D. Member of the University of Oxford, Royal College of Physicians in London, &c. Rowley , W.
 Elizabeth Newbery (London)
1786 The fourth edition.
15119 A treatise on the management of female breasts during childbed; and several new observations on cancerous diseases. With prescriptions. To which are added remarks on pretenders to the cure of the cancer. By William Rowley, M.D. Member of the University of Oxford, the Royal College of Physicians in London, &c. Rowley , W.
 J. Wingrave (London)
Elizabeth Newbery (London)
Thomas Hookham [New Bond Street] (London)
1790 The second edition.
26203 A TREATISE ON THE VIRTUES and EFFICACY OF A CRUST of BREAD, Eat early in a Morning FASTING, To which are added, Some particular Remarks concerning the great CURES accomplished by the SALIVA or FASTING SPITTLE, as well when externally applied as when internally given, in the SCURVY, GRAVEL, STONE, RHEUMATISM, and diverse other Diseases, arising from Obstructions. With some critical Observations concerning the RECREMENTS of the BLOOD; demonstrating, that when regularly secreted, they both contribute to preserve the Life of Animals, and keep them in Health. By an Eminent PHYSICIAN. The THIRD EDITION. Robinson , Nicholas
 Ann and Charles Corbett (London)
1759 The Third Edition
26185 A TREATISE ON THE VIRTUES and EFFICACY OF A CRUST of BREAD, Eat early in a Morning FASTING: To which are added, Some particular REMARKS concerning CURES accomplished by the SALIVA, or FASTING SPITTLE, as well when externally applied, as when internally given, in the SCURVY, GRAVEL, STONE, RHEUMATISM, and divers other Diseases arising from Obstructions. With some critical OBSERVATIONS concerning the RECREMENTS of the BLOOD; demonstrating, that, when regularly secreted, they both contribute to preserve the Life of Animals, and keep them in Health. By an eminent PHYSICIAN. The FIFTH EDITION. Robinson , Nicholas
 Ann and Charles Corbett (London)
1767 The Fifth Edition
25591 A vindication of Mr. Ward, from the aspersions and reflections cast upon him by Doctor Turner's late letter to Doctor Jurin. In which the honesty, integrity, charity, candour and generosity of those worthy gentlemen call'd licensed physicians, is impartially examin'd and set forth. Also antimonial and mercurial medicines clear'd from the dangerous qualities they are charged with, and the use of them recommended as very prevalent in many obstinate and deplorable distempers and diseases incident to human bodies. Humbly inscribed to the Lord Chief Baron Reynolds. By Eugenius Philalethes. Unknown ,
1735
2321 Account of the discovery of a new comet. By Miss Caroline Herschel. In a letter to Sir Joseph Banks, Bart. K.B. P.R.S. From the Philosophical transactions. Herschel , Caroline
 s.n. [sine nomine]
1796
21522 Agricultural Inquiries on Plaister of Paris. Also Facts, Observations and Conjectures On That Substance, when applied as manure. Collected, chiefly from the practice of farmers in Pennsylvania, and published as much with a view to invite, as to give information. With some additional notes; and more recent facts and information. By Richard Peters. Peters , Richard
 1810
20661 Americanischer Stadt und Land Calendar auf das 1807te Jahr Christi. 1806
2322 An account of a new comet. By Miss Caroline Herschel. Read at the Royal Society, Nov. 9, 1786. Herschel , Caroline
 John Nichols [Fleet Street] (London)
1787
14783 An Account of cook’s rheumatic powder; A medicine of singular efficacy in the cure of rheumatisms, both chronic and acute, as well as many other complaints of an obstinate nature: such as inveterate scurvies, leprosies, white swellings, worm cases, &c. &c. to which is annexed, alist of more than four hundred remarkable cures. The medicine is sold, by appointment of the proprietor, at E. Newbery’s, the corner of St. Paul’s Church-Yard, and no where else in London, price 5s. each packet, containing 14 doses, stamp included. Unknown ,
1790
25768 An account of Dr. Quincy's Examination of Dr. Woodward's State of physick and diseases. In a letter to the Free-Thinker. N. , N.
 1719
25343 An account of explosions in the atmosphere, or airquakes. Their distinction from true earthquakes. With some observations on the late shocks, near this city, &c. to shew that they were most probably of the former kind. Unknown ,
Anne Dodd II (London)
1750
14784 An account of the nature, properties, and medicinal uses, of the mineral water at Nottington, near Weymouth, Dorset. By John Crane, ... With a view of the well, in it’s present state. Crane , John
 1780
21414 An address on the errors of husbandry, in the United States. Delivered before the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture, at their annual meeting, January 14, 1818. By George Logan, M. D. one of the vice-presidents of the Society. Logan , George
 1818
25336 An appendix to the Reverend Mr. John Shower's Practical reflections on the earthquakes that have happened in Europe and America, &c. Being a continuation of his account, and Practical Reflections, after his Manner, from the year 1693, down to these last shocks that were felt at London and Westminster, on February 8th and March 8th, 1749-50, with an Application, adapted to the present times, &c. Shower , John
 1750
21208 An Attempt to Ascertain the Cause of the Extensive Inflammation, which attacks Wounded Cavities and their contents. By James Cocke, of Virginia. Cocke , James
 1804
25647 An enquiry into the causes of the present epidemical diseases, viz. Fevers, Coughs, Asthma's, Rheumatisms, Defluxions, &c. With Proper methods for the Speedy cure of them. By the author of The Family Companion for Health. Unknown ,
Francis Fayram (London)
John Stagg (London)
Anne Dodd I (London)
James Leake I (Bath)
1729
5327 An enquiry into the manners of the present age. In which it is impartially and seriously considered, whether they tend most to the happiness or misery of man. By a lady. Unknown , [Woman]
 John Bew [Paternoster Row] (London)
1778
21513 An Epistle to a Friend, on the means of Preserving Health, Promoting Happiness; and Prolonging the Life of Man to its Natural Period. Being a summary view of inconsiderate and useless habits that derange the system of nature, thereby causing premature old age and death. With some thoughts on the best means of preventing and overcoming disease. By Charles W. Peale. Peale , Charles Willson
 1803

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