1689 1ed James Primrose Errors in Medicine Harvey Melancholy Tobacco Epilepsy

1689 1^ed James Primrose Errors in Medicine Harvey Melancholy Tobacco Epilepsy

James Primrose was a 17^th-century English physician who is best remembered for his opposition to William Harvey. One of Primrose’s most important works was his ‘Treatise on Errors in Medicine’. In this work, Primrose identifies many of what he considered to be inaccuracies in medicine. It contains descriptions on melancholy, pregnancy and childbirth, epilepsy, with attention even given to the medical effects of tobacco!

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PRIMROSE, James

Traité de Primerose sur les erreurs vulgaires de la medecine,

Lyon, Jean Certe, 1689. First edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • [24], 860
• Language: French
• Binding: Leather; secure
• Size: ~7.25in X 4.75in (18.5cm x 12cm)

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