An authentic narrative of the success of tar-water, in curing a great number and variety of distempers; with remarks, and occasional papers relative to the subject. To which are subjoined, two letters from the author of Siris, shewing the medicinal properties of tar-water, and the best manner of making it. By Thomas Prior, Esq; A New Edition, complete.

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Title An authentic narrative of the success of tar-water, in curing a great number and variety of distempers; with remarks, and occasional papers relative to the subject. To which are subjoined, two letters from the author of Siris, shewing the medicinal properties of tar-water, and the best manner of making it. By Thomas Prior, Esq; A New Edition, complete.
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Signed Author Thomas Prior, Esq;
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Volumes 1
Pagination 88
Date of Publication 1746
Edition Statement A New Edition, complete.
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Imprint Dublin printed, London re-printed, for W. Innys, C. Hitch, and M. Cooper, in Paternoster-Row; and C. Davis, in Holborn
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Location of Printing London GB
Format Octavo (8vo)
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Price (shilling) 1
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Total Price (in pence) 12
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Prior, Thomas. An authentic narrative of the success of tar-water, in curing a great number and variety of distempers; with remarks, and occasional papers relative to the subject. To which are subjoined, two letters from the author of Siris, shewing the medicinal properties of tar-water, and the best manner of making it. By Thomas Prior, Esq; A New Edition, complete.The Women's Print History Project, 2019, title ID 26488, https://womensprinthistoryproject.com/title/26488. Accessed 2026-07-17. 

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