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NLM Medicine in the Americas

Medicine in the Americas – a digital library project of the U.S. National Library of Medicine – consists of works which demonstrate the evolution of American medicine from seventeenth-century colonial frontier outposts to twentieth-century research hospitals.

Drawing on the collections of NLM's History of Medicine Division, Medicine in the Americas encompasses works dating as early as 1610 and printed in the United States and around the New World, including Latin America, the Caribbean, and Can...

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Shadows from the walls of death : facts and inferences prefacing a book of specimens of arsenical wall papers
Shadows from the walls of death : facts and inferences prefacing a book of specimens of arsenical wall papers
by Kedzie, R. C. (Robert Clark), 1823-1902, author
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8 pages, 86 leaves : 42 cm
Topics: Arsenic Poisoning, Coloring Agents -- adverse effects, Interior Design and Furnishings, Michigan
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Extracts from the Medical ethics of Dr. Percival
Extracts from the Medical ethics of Dr. Percival
by Percival, Thomas, 1740-1804
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Topic: Ethics, Medical
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A complete book of sex knowledge
A complete book of sex knowledge
by Bernard, Bernard, 1890- author
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302 pages :
Topics: Sex Education, Sexual Development, Sexual Behavior
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Boenninghausen's therapeutic pocket book for homoeopathic physicians [microform] : to use at the bedside and in the study of the materia medica
Boenninghausen's therapeutic pocket book for homoeopathic physicians [microform] : to use at the bedside and in the study of the materia medica
by Bönninghausen, Clemens Maria Franz von, 1785-1864; Allen, Timothy Field, 1837-1902; National Center for Homoeopathy (U.S.), donor; American Foundation for Homoeopathy, former owner
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Includes index
Topics: Homeopathy, Materia Medica
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A narrative of the proceedings of the black people, during the late awful calamity in Philadelphia, in the year 1793 : and a refutation of some censures, thrown upon them in some late publications
A narrative of the proceedings of the black people, during the late awful calamity in Philadelphia, in the year 1793 : and a refutation of some censures, thrown upon them in some late publications
by Jones, Absalom, 1746-1818; Allen, Richard, 1760-1831; Clarkson, Matthew, 1733-1800; Woodward, William Wallis, printer
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Pennsylvania District copyright, no. 54, issued in 1794 to Absalom Jones and Richard Allen, "as authors and proprietors."--p. [2]
Topics: Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839, Yellow Fever, Disease Outbreaks, Terminal Care, Social Problems, African...
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A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers : to which are prefixed a history of the language, and an English grammar (Volume 1)
A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers : to which are prefixed a history of the language, and an English grammar (Volume 1)
by Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784; Walker, John, 1732-1807; Maxwell, James, publisher; Maxwell, James, printer; Fairman, Gideon, 1774-1827, engraver; Bayne-Jones, Stanhope, 1888-1970, donor; Smith, Erwin F. (Erwin Frink), 1854-1927, former owner
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Second issue of the first American edition
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Materia medica pura (Volume 1)
Materia medica pura (Volume 1)
by Hahnemann, Samuel, 1755-1843; Hempel, Charles J. (Charles Julius), 1811-1879, translator; National Center for Homoeopathy (U.S.), donor; American Foundation for Homoeopathy, former owner
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Translation of Reine Arzneimittellehre
Topics: Materia Medica, Homeopathy
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Animal magnetism or, Mesmerism : its history, phenomena, and present condition : containing practical instructions and the latest discoveries in the science
Animal magnetism or, Mesmerism : its history, phenomena, and present condition : containing practical instructions and the latest discoveries in the science
by Lang, William, 19th cent; Townshend, Chauncy Hare, 1798-1868
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Includes bibliographical references
Topic: Hypnosis
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Elements of general pathology : a practical treatise on the causes, forms, symptoms, and results of disease
Elements of general pathology : a practical treatise on the causes, forms, symptoms, and results of disease
by Stillé, Alfred, 1813-1900
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Half-title: General pathology
Topic: Pathologic Processes
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Sex, for parents and teachers
Sex, for parents and teachers
by Stowell, William Leland, author
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xx, 204 pages, 26 leaves of plates :
Topic: Sex Education
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Encyclopaedia Americana: a popular dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, history, politics and biography, brought down to the present time : including a copious collection of original articles in American biography : on the basis of the seventh edition of the German Conversations-Lexicon (Volume 1)
Encyclopaedia Americana: a popular dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, history, politics and biography, brought down to the present time : including a copious collection of original articles in American biography : on the basis of the seventh edition of the German Conversations-Lexicon (Volume 1)
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25 cm
Topics: Humanities, Science, Biography as Topic
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The science of facial expression : the new system of diagnosis, based on original researches and discoveries
The science of facial expression : the new system of diagnosis, based on original researches and discoveries
by Kuhne, Louis, author
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Abridged translation of: Kunhe, Louis. Lehrbuch der Gesichtsausdruckskunde
Topics: Physiognomy, Facial Expression, Diagnosis
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A complete pronouncing dictionary of the English and Bohemian languages, for general use
A complete pronouncing dictionary of the English and Bohemian languages, for general use
by Jonás̆, Karel, 1840-1896, author
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x, 723 pages ; 17 cm
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A book of medical discourses : in two parts
A book of medical discourses : in two parts
by Crumpler, Rebecca Lee, -1895
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"Part first: treating of the cause, prevention, and cure of infantile bowel complaints, from birth to the close of the teething period, or till after the fifth year. Part second: containing miscellaneous information concerning the life and growth of beings, the beginning of womanhood, also the cause, prevention, and cure of many of the most distressing complaints of women, and youth of both sexes."
Topics: Infant Care, Disease
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A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers : to which are prefixed a history of the language, and an English grammar (Volume 2)
A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers : to which are prefixed a history of the language, and an English grammar (Volume 2)
by Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784; Walker, John, 1732-1807; Maxwell, James, publisher; Maxwell, James, printer; Fairman, Gideon, 1774-1827, engraver; Bayne-Jones, Stanhope, 1888-1970, donor; Smith, Erwin F. (Erwin Frink), 1854-1927, former owner
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Second issue of the first American edition
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A dictionary of Greek and Roman antiquities
A dictionary of Greek and Roman antiquities
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1124 pages : 25 cm
Topics: Greek World, Roman World
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The book of nature
The book of nature
by Good, John Mason, 1764-1827
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Includes bibliographical references
Topic: Physiological Phenomena
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English-Yiddish encyclopedic dictionary = English-Idishes entsiḳlopedishes ṿerṭerbukh : a complete lexicon and work of reference in all departments of knowledge
English-Yiddish encyclopedic dictionary = English-Idishes entsiḳlopedishes ṿerṭerbukh : a complete lexicon and work of reference in all departments of knowledge
by Abelson, Paul, 1878-1953, editor; American Library Association. Library War Service, former owner
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Regulations for the order and discipline of the troops of the United States : to which is added, an appendix, containing the United States militia act, passed in Congress, May, 1792 ; and the act for forming and regulating the militia in New-Hampshire
Regulations for the order and discipline of the troops of the United States : to which is added, an appendix, containing the United States militia act, passed in Congress, May, 1792 ; and the act for forming and regulating the militia in New-Hampshire
by United States. War Dept. Inspector General's Office; Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794; Doolittle, Amos, 1754-1832, engraver; United States. Congress. Act to provide for the national defence, by establishing an uniform militia
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The author statement appears on the t.p. after the edition statement
Topics: Military Personnel, Military Medicine
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Estadística de la mortalidad ocasionada por la epidemia de fiebre amarilla : durante los meses de enero, febrero, marzo, abril, mayo, y junio de 1871
Estadística de la mortalidad ocasionada por la epidemia de fiebre amarilla : durante los meses de enero, febrero, marzo, abril, mayo, y junio de 1871
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Topics: Yellow Fever, Epidemics
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The occult sciences: the philosophy of magic, prodigies, and apparent miracles (Volume 2)
The occult sciences: the philosophy of magic, prodigies, and apparent miracles (Volume 2)
by Salverte, Eusèbe, 1771-1839; Thomson, Anthony Todd, 1778-1849
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Translation of Des sciences occultes
Topics: Occultism, Magic, Parapsychology
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Repertory of the symptoms of rheumatism, sciatica, et cetera
Repertory of the symptoms of rheumatism, sciatica, et cetera
by Pulford, Alfred, 1863-; Rushmore, Edward, former owner; National Center for Homoeopathy (U.S.), donor; American Foundation for Homoeopathy, former owner
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Winston, J. Heritage of homoeopathic lit.
Topics: Rheumatic Diseases, Homeopathy
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The book of knowledge : treating of the wisdom of the ancients : in four parts : I. Shewing the various and wonderful operations of the signs and planets ... on the bodies of men, &c. II. Prognostications for ever necessary to keep the body in health; with several choice receipts in physic and surgery. III. An abstract of the art of physiognomy and palmestry ... IV. The farmer's calendar ...
The book of knowledge : treating of the wisdom of the ancients : in four parts : I. Shewing the various and wonderful operations of the signs and planets ... on the bodies of men, &c. II. Prognostications for ever necessary to keep the body in health; with several choice receipts in physic and surgery. III. An abstract of the art of physiognomy and palmestry ... IV. The farmer's calendar ...
by Erra Pater; Lilly, William, 1602-1681; Duyckinck, Evert, 1764?-1833, publisher
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Woodcut frontispiece, zodiac man (p. 8), and tailpiece
Topics: Hygiene, Astrology, Physiognomy
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Encyclopaedia Americana: a popular dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, history, politics and biography, brought down to the present time : including a copious collection of original articles in American biography : on the basis of the seventh edition of the German Conversations-Lexicon (Volume 11)
Encyclopaedia Americana: a popular dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, history, politics and biography, brought down to the present time : including a copious collection of original articles in American biography : on the basis of the seventh edition of the German Conversations-Lexicon (Volume 11)
by Lieber, Francis, 1800-1872; Wigglesworth, E. (Edward), 1804-1876; Bradford, T. G. (Thomas Gamaliel), 1802-1887
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Topics: Humanities, Science, Biography as Topic
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Fallacies and delusions of the medical profession
Fallacies and delusions of the medical profession
by Ross, Alexander Milton, 1832-1897, author
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1 folded sheet (4 pages) ; 30 cm
Topic: Vaccination -- adverse effects
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Encyclopaedia Americana: a popular dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, history, politics and biography, brought down to the present time : including a copious collection of original articles in American biography : on the basis of the seventh edition of the German Conversations-Lexicon (Volume 12)
Encyclopaedia Americana: a popular dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, history, politics and biography, brought down to the present time : including a copious collection of original articles in American biography : on the basis of the seventh edition of the German Conversations-Lexicon (Volume 12)
by Lieber, Francis, 1800-1872; Wigglesworth, E. (Edward), 1804-1876; Bradford, T. G. (Thomas Gamaliel), 1802-1887
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Topics: Humanities, Science, Biography as Topic
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A repertory of Hering's guiding symptoms of our materia medica
A repertory of Hering's guiding symptoms of our materia medica
by Knerr, Calvin B. (Calvin Brobst), 1847-1940; Hering, Constantine, 1800-1880
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Includes index
Topics: Homeopathy, Materia Medica
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The long lost friend, or, Faithful & Christian instructions containing wonderous and well-tried arts & remedies, for man as well as animals : with many proofs of their virtue and efficacy in healing diseases &c. the greater part of which was never published until they appeared in print for the first time in the U.S. in the year 1820
The long lost friend, or, Faithful & Christian instructions containing wonderous and well-tried arts & remedies, for man as well as animals : with many proofs of their virtue and efficacy in healing diseases &c. the greater part of which was never published until they appeared in print for the first time in the U.S. in the year 1820
by Hohman, Johann Georg
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Translation of Der lange verborgene Freund
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Topics: Medicine, Traditional, Superstitions, Magic
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The writings of Hippocrates and Galen
The writings of Hippocrates and Galen
by Hippocrates; Coxe, John Redman, 1773-1864; Galen
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NLM copy 1, stamp of Mott Memorial Library on t.p
Topics: History of Medicine, History, Ancient, Greek World
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The tropics : their resources, people, and future : a description of the tropical lands of Africa, Asia, Central and South America, Australasia and the Pacific; their natural products, scenery, inhabitants and industries, and the possibilities of their future development
The tropics : their resources, people, and future : a description of the tropical lands of Africa, Asia, Central and South America, Australasia and the Pacific; their natural products, scenery, inhabitants and industries, and the possibilities of their future development
by Enock, C. Reginald (Charles Reginald), 1868-1970, author
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Topics: Geography, Tropical Climate
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Encyclopaedia Americana: a popular dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, history, politics and biography, brought down to the present time : including a copious collection of original articles in American biography : on the basis of the seventh edition of the German Conversations-Lexicon (Volume 5)
Encyclopaedia Americana: a popular dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, history, politics and biography, brought down to the present time : including a copious collection of original articles in American biography : on the basis of the seventh edition of the German Conversations-Lexicon (Volume 5)
by Lieber, Francis, 1800-1872; Wigglesworth, E. (Edward), 1804-1876; Bradford, T. G. (Thomas Gamaliel), 1802-1887
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Encyclopaedia Americana: a popular dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, history, politics and biography, brought down to the present time : including a copious collection of original articles in American biography : on the basis of the seventh edition of the German Conversations-Lexicon (Volume 10)
Encyclopaedia Americana: a popular dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, history, politics and biography, brought down to the present time : including a copious collection of original articles in American biography : on the basis of the seventh edition of the German Conversations-Lexicon (Volume 10)
by Lieber, Francis, 1800-1872; Wigglesworth, E. (Edward), 1804-1876; Bradford, T. G. (Thomas Gamaliel), 1802-1887
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Pharmacopoeia Londinensis, or, the London dispensatory : further adorned by the studies and collections of the fellows now living, of the said college ...
Pharmacopoeia Londinensis, or, the London dispensatory : further adorned by the studies and collections of the fellows now living, of the said college ...
by Culpeper, Nicholas, 1616-1654; Allen, John, 1660?-1727?, printer; Boone, Nicholas, 1679-1738, bookseller; Henchman, Daniel, 1689-1761, bookseller; Edwards, John, d. 1725, printer; Royal College of Physicians of London
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Originally published in 1649 under title: "A physicall directory; or, A translation of the London dispensatory, made by the Colledge of Physicians in London [Wing C7540]," itself a translation of the Pharmacopoeia Londinensis of 1618. Cf. Wellcome, II. p. 414, and Austin
Topics: Materia Medica, Pharmaceutical Preparations
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The mental-cure, illustrating the influence of the mind on the body, both in health and disease, and the psychological method of treatment
The mental-cure, illustrating the influence of the mind on the body, both in health and disease, and the psychological method of treatment
by Evans, W. F. (Warren Felt); Etter, Harry, 1915-1999, donor
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Originally published: 1869
Topics: Mental Healing, Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical
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Medicine chests, with suitable directions
Medicine chests, with suitable directions
by Hemenway, Samuel, 1777-1823; Carlton, William, 1771?-1805, printer
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Publication date from Blake
Topics: Nonprescription Drugs, Medicine Chests
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A general biographical dictionary : comprising a summary account of the most distinguished persons of all ages, nations and professions, including more than one thousand articles of American biography
A general biographical dictionary : comprising a summary account of the most distinguished persons of all ages, nations and professions, including more than one thousand articles of American biography
by Blake, John Lauris, 1788-1857, author
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1096 pages ; 27 cm
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Medicine as a profession for women
Medicine as a profession for women
by Blackwell, Elizabeth, 1821-1910; Blackwell, Emily, 1826-1910
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"This lecture was prepared by Drs. Elizabeth and Emily Blackwell ... It was delivered in Clinton Hall, on the 2d of December, 1859, and is now published at the request of the trustees of the New York Infirmary for Women"--p.[3]
Topics: Physicians, Women, Education, Medical
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The American instructor, or, Young man's best companion : containing, spelling, reading, writing and arithmetic, in an easier way than any yet published ; and how to qualify any person for business, without the help of a master ; instructions to write variety of hands ... ; how to write letters on business or friendship ; forms of indentures ... releases, &c. ; also merchant's accompts, and a short and easy method of shop and book-keeping ; with a description of the several American colonies ; together with the carpenter's plain and exact rule ... ; likewise the practical gauger made easy ... ; to which is added, The poor planter's physician ... and also prudent advice to young tradesmen and dealers ; the whole better adpated to these American colonies, than any other book of the like kind
The American instructor, or, Young man's best companion : containing, spelling, reading, writing and arithmetic, in an easier way than any yet published ; and how to qualify any person for business, without the help of a master ; instructions to write variety of hands ... ; how to write letters on business or friendship ; forms of indentures ... releases, &c. ; also merchant's accompts, and a short and easy method of shop and book-keeping ; with a description of the several American colonies ; together with the carpenter's plain and exact rule ... ; likewise the practical gauger made easy ... ; to which is added, The poor planter's physician ... and also prudent advice to young tradesmen and dealers ; the whole better adpated to these American colonies, than any other book of the like kind
by Fisher, George, accomptant; Fisher, A. (Anne), 1719?-1778; Tennent, John, ca. 1700-ca. 1760. Every man his own doctor; Gaine, Hugh, 1726 or 7-1807, printer
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First published in England in 1731
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Topics: Mathematics, Accounting, Commerce
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Encyclopaedia Americana: a popular dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, history, politics and biography, brought down to the present time : including a copious collection of original articles in American biography : on the basis of the seventh edition of the German Conversations-Lexicon (Volume 4)
Encyclopaedia Americana: a popular dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, history, politics and biography, brought down to the present time : including a copious collection of original articles in American biography : on the basis of the seventh edition of the German Conversations-Lexicon (Volume 4)
by Lieber, Francis, 1800-1872; Wigglesworth, E. (Edward), 1804-1876; Bradford, T. G. (Thomas Gamaliel), 1802-1887
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Topics: Humanities, Science, Biography as Topic
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Anatomy in art : a practical text book for the art student in the study of the human form : to which is appended a description and analysis of the art of modelling, and a chapter on the laws of proportion as applied to the human figure
Anatomy in art : a practical text book for the art student in the study of the human form : to which is appended a description and analysis of the art of modelling, and a chapter on the laws of proportion as applied to the human figure
by Hartley, Jonathan Scott, 1845-1912, author
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Topic: Anatomy, Artistic
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The fabric of dreams : dream lore and dream interpretation, ancient and modern
The fabric of dreams : dream lore and dream interpretation, ancient and modern
by Craig, Katherine Taylor, 1877- author
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Includes index
Topic: Dreams
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Mesmerism in India, and its practical application in surgery and medicine
Mesmerism in India, and its practical application in surgery and medicine
by Esdaile, James, 1808-1859
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Reissued in 1957, with new introduction and supplementary reports, under title: Hypnosis in medicine and surgery
Topic: Hypnosis
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Sex secrets
Sex secrets
by Armitage, Robert B., author
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317 pages :
Topics: Marriage, Sexual Behavior
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Epitome de los elementos de higiene, o, De la influencia de las cosas fisicas i morales sobre el hombre, i de los medios de conservar la salud
Epitome de los elementos de higiene, o, De la influencia de las cosas fisicas i morales sobre el hombre, i de los medios de conservar la salud
by Tourtelle, Étienne, 1756-1801; Merizalde, José Félix, translator
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Translation of Elémens d'hygiène, ou, De l'influence des choses physiques et morales sur l'homme et des moyens de conserver la santé
Topics: Hygiene, Health Behavior
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Clinical lectures delivered during the sessions of 1834-5 and 1836-7
Clinical lectures delivered during the sessions of 1834-5 and 1836-7
by Graves, Robert James, 1796-1853, author
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xi, 405 pages ; 23 cm
Topic: Clinical Medicine
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Verdadera medicina, cirugia, y astrologia : en tres libros dividida
Verdadera medicina, cirugia, y astrologia : en tres libros dividida
by Barrios, Juan de, b. 1562
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Title and imprint from microfilm copy (Film 587, no. 1)
Topics: Medicine, General Surgery, Astrology
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Encyclopaedia Americana: a popular dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, history, politics and biography, brought down to the present time : including a copious collection of original articles in American biography : on the basis of the seventh edition of the German Conversations-Lexicon (Volume 7)
Encyclopaedia Americana: a popular dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, history, politics and biography, brought down to the present time : including a copious collection of original articles in American biography : on the basis of the seventh edition of the German Conversations-Lexicon (Volume 7)
by Lieber, Francis, 1800-1872; Wigglesworth, E. (Edward), 1804-1876; Bradford, T. G. (Thomas Gamaliel), 1802-1887
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Topics: Humanities, Science, Biography as Topic
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Encyclopaedia Americana: a popular dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, history, politics and biography, brought down to the present time : including a copious collection of original articles in American biography : on the basis of the seventh edition of the German Conversations-Lexicon (Volume 8)
Encyclopaedia Americana: a popular dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, history, politics and biography, brought down to the present time : including a copious collection of original articles in American biography : on the basis of the seventh edition of the German Conversations-Lexicon (Volume 8)
by Lieber, Francis, 1800-1872; Wigglesworth, E. (Edward), 1804-1876; Bradford, T. G. (Thomas Gamaliel), 1802-1887
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The principles of ventilation and heating and their practical application
The principles of ventilation and heating and their practical application
by Billings, John S. (John Shaw), 1838-1913
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Topics: Ventilation, Heating
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The fallacy of vaccination
The fallacy of vaccination
by Wilder, Alexander, 1823-1908, author
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19 pages ; 23 cm
Topics: Vaccination -- adverse effects, Smallpox Vaccine -- adverse effects
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Scatalogic rites of all nations : a dissertation upon the employment of excrementitious remedial agents in religion, therapeutics, divination, witchcraft, love-philters, etc., in all parts of the globe : based upon original notes and personal observation, and upon compilation from one thousand authorities
Scatalogic rites of all nations : a dissertation upon the employment of excrementitious remedial agents in religion, therapeutics, divination, witchcraft, love-philters, etc., in all parts of the globe : based upon original notes and personal observation, and upon compilation from one thousand authorities
by Bourke, John Gregory, 1846-1896
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"Not for general perusal."
Topics: Anthropology, Cultural, Medicine, Traditional, Feces, Urine
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Condensed materia medica
Condensed materia medica
by Hering, Constantine, 1800-1880
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xvi, 968, 26 p. ; 24 cm
Topics: Materia Medica, Homeopathy
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The hasheesh eater : being passages from the life of a Pythagorean
The hasheesh eater : being passages from the life of a Pythagorean
by Ludlow, Fitz Hugh, 1836-1870
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Topic: Marijuana Abuse
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The psychology of the superconscious, or, The higher phenomena of the saints and mystics viewed in the light of the counter-phenomena of the psychics and trance-mediums and vindicating the overwhelming brilliancy of the divine light against its obscure and occult distortions : a theory of supraliminal intuition overpowering the trance-control and showing the transcendence of the supernatural over the rival forms of supernormal cognition : a preliminary contribution in aid of a clearer understanding of this mysterious subject
The psychology of the superconscious, or, The higher phenomena of the saints and mystics viewed in the light of the counter-phenomena of the psychics and trance-mediums and vindicating the overwhelming brilliancy of the divine light against its obscure and occult distortions : a theory of supraliminal intuition overpowering the trance-control and showing the transcendence of the supernatural over the rival forms of supernormal cognition : a preliminary contribution in aid of a clearer understanding of this mysterious subject
by Mills, Philo Laos, author
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Includes bibliographical references
Topics: Parapsychology, Religion and Science, Catholicism
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A treatise on the diseases produced by onanism
A treatise on the diseases produced by onanism
by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David), 1728-1797; Physician
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Translation of L'onanisme. First published in Latin under title: Tentamen de morbis ex manustupratione, in the 1758 ed. of the author's Dissertatio de febribus biliosis
Topics: Masturbation, Disease
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Gout and its cure
Gout and its cure
by Burnett, J. Compton (James Compton), 1840-1901?; National Center for Homoeopathy (U.S.), donor
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Topics: Gout, Homeopathy
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Ensayo para la materia medica mexicana
Ensayo para la materia medica mexicana
by Academia Médico-Quirúrgica (Puebla de Zaragoza (Mexico))
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Includes indexes
Topic: Plants, Medicinal
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Encyclopaedia Americana: a popular dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, history, politics and biography, brought down to the present time : including a copious collection of original articles in American biography : on the basis of the seventh edition of the German Conversations-Lexicon (Volume 6)
Encyclopaedia Americana: a popular dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, history, politics and biography, brought down to the present time : including a copious collection of original articles in American biography : on the basis of the seventh edition of the German Conversations-Lexicon (Volume 6)
by Lieber, Francis, 1800-1872; Wigglesworth, E. (Edward), 1804-1876; Bradford, T. G. (Thomas Gamaliel), 1802-1887
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Topics: Humanities, Science, Biography as Topic
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Gimnastica del bello sexo, o Ensayos sobre la education fisica de las jovenes
Gimnastica del bello sexo, o Ensayos sobre la education fisica de las jovenes
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First published in London, 1822
Topics: Women's Health, Physical Education and Training
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Chronological history of plants : man's record of his own existence illustrated through their names, uses, and companionship
Chronological history of plants : man's record of his own existence illustrated through their names, uses, and companionship
by Pickering, Charles, 1805-1878, author
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xvi, 1222 pages : 28 cm
Topics: Plants, Civilization -- history
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The household guide, or, Domestic cyclopedia : a practical family physician, home remedies, and home treatment on all diseases, an instructor on nursing, housekeeping, and home adornments
The household guide, or, Domestic cyclopedia : a practical family physician, home remedies, and home treatment on all diseases, an instructor on nursing, housekeeping, and home adornments
by Jefferis, B. G. (Benjamin Grant), 1851-
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539 p. : 18 cm
Topics: Medicine, Cooking, Housekeeping
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Abnormal man : being essays on education and crime and related subjects, with digests of literature and a bibliography
Abnormal man : being essays on education and crime and related subjects, with digests of literature and a bibliography
by MacDonald, Arthur, 1856-1936, author
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-434) and index
Topics: Criminology, Education, Sociological Factors
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The homoeopathic materia medica : arranged systematically and practically
The homoeopathic materia medica : arranged systematically and practically
by Teste, Alph. (Alphonse), b. 1814; Hempel, Charles J. (Charles Julius), 1811-1879, translator; National Center for Homoeopathy (U.S.), donor. DNLM; American Foundation for Homoeopathy, former owner. DNLM
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Translation of: Systématisation pratique de la matière médicale homoeopathique
Topics: Homeopathy, Materia Medica
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Medical lexicon : a dictionary of medical science : containing a concise account of the various subjects and terms, with the French and other synonymes, notices of climate, and of celebrated mineral waters, formulae for various officinal and empirical preparations, etc.
Medical lexicon : a dictionary of medical science : containing a concise account of the various subjects and terms, with the French and other synonymes, notices of climate, and of celebrated mineral waters, formulae for various officinal and empirical preparations, etc.
by Dunglison, Robley, 1798-1869; Dunglison, Robley, 1798-1869. Dictionary of medical science
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Topic: Medicine
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The medical pocket-book : containing a short but plain account of the symptoms, causes, and methods of cure, of the diseases incident to the human body : including such as require surgical treatment : together with the virtues and doses of medicinal compositions and simples ; extracted from the best authors, and digested into alphabetical order
The medical pocket-book : containing a short but plain account of the symptoms, causes, and methods of cure, of the diseases incident to the human body : including such as require surgical treatment : together with the virtues and doses of medicinal compositions and simples ; extracted from the best authors, and digested into alphabetical order
by Elliot, John, 1747-1787; Pringle, John, Sir, 1707-1782, dedicatee; Manning, William, 1767-1849, printer; Loring, James, 1770-1850, printer; Thomas, Isaiah, 1749-1831, bookseller; Andrews, Ebenezer Turrell, 1766-1851, bookseller
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Dedicated to Sir John Pringle, Bart
Topic: Medicine
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Encyclopaedia Americana: a popular dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, history, politics and biography, brought down to the present time : including a copious collection of original articles in American biography : on the basis of the seventh edition of the German Conversations-Lexicon (Volume 13)
Encyclopaedia Americana: a popular dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, history, politics and biography, brought down to the present time : including a copious collection of original articles in American biography : on the basis of the seventh edition of the German Conversations-Lexicon (Volume 13)
by Lieber, Francis, 1800-1872; Wigglesworth, E. (Edward), 1804-1876; Bradford, T. G. (Thomas Gamaliel), 1802-1887
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Topics: Humanities, Science, Biography as Topic
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The history of prostitution : its extent, causes and effects throughout the world : being an official report to the Board of Alms-House Governors of the city of New York
The history of prostitution : its extent, causes and effects throughout the world : being an official report to the Board of Alms-House Governors of the city of New York
by Sanger, William W; New York (N.Y.). Board of Alms-House Governors
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Topic: Prostitution
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Anatomical atlas, illustrative of the structure of the human body
Anatomical atlas, illustrative of the structure of the human body
by Smith, Henry H. (Henry Hollingsworth), 1815-1890; Horner, William E. (William Edmonds), 1793-1853. Special anatomy and histology; Schlesinger, Edward B., donor. DNLM
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Half-title: Anatomical plates
Topic: Anatomy
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Post-mortem examinations
Post-mortem examinations
by Wadsworth, William S. (William Scott), 1868- author
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 580-584) and index
Topic: Autopsy
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The occult sciences: the philosophy of magic, prodigies, and apparent miracles (Volume 1)
The occult sciences: the philosophy of magic, prodigies, and apparent miracles (Volume 1)
by Salverte, Eusèbe, 1771-1839; Thomson, Anthony Todd, 1778-1849
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Translation of Des sciences occultes
Topics: Occultism, Magic, Parapsychology
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Practical statistics : a handbook for the use of the statistician at work, students in colleges and academies, agents, census enumerators, etc.
Practical statistics : a handbook for the use of the statistician at work, students in colleges and academies, agents, census enumerators, etc.
by Pidgin, Charles Felton, 1844-1923, author
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Topic: Data Collection -- methods
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Experiments and observations on the gastric juice, and the physiology of digestion
Experiments and observations on the gastric juice, and the physiology of digestion
by Beaumont, William, 1785-1853; Daniels, Worth B. (Worth Bagley), 1925-2009 donor
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Concerns the case of Alexis St. Martin, whose relations with Beaumont are summarized in the introduction
Topics: St. Martin, Alexis, 1797?-1880, Digestion, Gastric Juice, Wounds, Gunshot, History, 19th Century
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An elementary treatise on human anatomy
An elementary treatise on human anatomy
by Leidy, Joseph, 1823-1891
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Topic: Anatomy
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Homeopathic principles and practice of medicine
Homeopathic principles and practice of medicine
by Dickinson, W. H. (Wilmot Horton), 1829-
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Milk diet as a remedy for chronic disease
Milk diet as a remedy for chronic disease
by Porter, Charles Sanford, 1862- author
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2 unnumbered pages, [7]-200 pages
Topics: Milk, Chronic Disease -- therapy

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