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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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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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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, formulæ 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, formulæ for various officinal and empirical preparations, etc.
by Dunglison, Robley, 1798-1869
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Topic: Medicine
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The anatomy of the human body
The anatomy of the human body
by Cheselden, William, 1688-1752; Mead, Richard, 1673-1754, dedicatee; Manning, William, 1767-1849, printer; Loring, James, 1770-1850, printer; White, James, 1755?-1824, bookseller
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First published under the title 'Anatomy of the humane body' in London in 1713
Topic: Anatomy
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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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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 new dictionary of medical science and literature: containing a concise account of the various subjects and terms : with the synonymes in different languages : and formulae for various officinal and empirical preparations, &c. &c (Volume 1)
A new dictionary of medical science and literature: containing a concise account of the various subjects and terms : with the synonymes in different languages : and formulae for various officinal and empirical preparations, &c. &c (Volume 1)
by Dunglison, Robley, 1798-1869; Green, John, 1783-1865, former owner
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Includes index
Topic: Medicine
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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
Topics: Medicine, Traditional, Superstitions, Magic
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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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The writings of Hippocrates and Galen
The writings of Hippocrates and Galen
by Hippocrates; Coxe, John Redman, 1773-1864; Galen
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Topics: History of Medicine, History, Ancient, Greek World
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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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Includes index
Topic: Anatomy
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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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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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Previous ed. has title: Dictionary of medical science
Topic: Medicine
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Medical lexicon : a dictionary of medical science : containing a concise explanation of the various subjects and terms of physiology, pathology, hygiene, therapeutics, pharmacology, obstetrics, medical jurisprudence, &c. : with the French and other synonymes : notices of climate, and of celebrated mineral waters : formulae for various officinal, empirical, and dietetic preparations, etc.
Medical lexicon : a dictionary of medical science : containing a concise explanation of the various subjects and terms of physiology, pathology, hygiene, therapeutics, pharmacology, obstetrics, medical jurisprudence, &c. : with the French and other synonymes : notices of climate, and of celebrated mineral waters : formulae for various officinal, empirical, and dietetic preparations, etc.
by Dunglison, Robley, 1798-1869
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NLM copy, stamp of E.P. Cook, M.D
Topic: Medicine
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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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Every man his own doctor, or, The poor planter's physician : prescribing, plain and easy means for persons to cure themselves of all, or most of the distempers, incident to this climate, and with very little charge, the medicines being chiefly of the growth and production of this country
Every man his own doctor, or, The poor planter's physician : prescribing, plain and easy means for persons to cure themselves of all, or most of the distempers, incident to this climate, and with very little charge, the medicines being chiefly of the growth and production of this country
by Tennent, John, 1710-1748
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56 p. ; 17 cm. (8vo)
Topic: Medicine, Traditional
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Materia medica pura (Volume 2)
Materia medica pura (Volume 2)
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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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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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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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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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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Medical lexicon : a dictionary of medical science : containing a concise explanation of the various subjects and terms of physiology, pathology, hygiene, therapeutics, pharmacology, obstetrics, medical jurisprudence, &c. : with the French and other synonymes : notices of climate, and of celebrated mineral waters : formulae for various officinal, empirical, and dietetic preparations, etc.
Medical lexicon : a dictionary of medical science : containing a concise explanation of the various subjects and terms of physiology, pathology, hygiene, therapeutics, pharmacology, obstetrics, medical jurisprudence, &c. : with the French and other synonymes : notices of climate, and of celebrated mineral waters : formulae for various officinal, empirical, and dietetic preparations, etc.
by Dunglison, Robley, 1798-1869
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NLM copy, inscription of Frank [Gall?], Baltimore, Md., Oct. 7th, 1858; gift stamp of Miss Digges
Topic: Medicine
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The Philadelphia medical dictionary : containing a concise explanation of all the terms used in medicine, surgery, pharmacy, botany, natural history, chymistry, and materia medica. Compiled from the best authorities ..
The Philadelphia medical dictionary : containing a concise explanation of all the terms used in medicine, surgery, pharmacy, botany, natural history, chymistry, and materia medica. Compiled from the best authorities ..
by Coxe, John Redman, 1773-1864; Fox, Joseph, 1759-1832. A new medical dictionary
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"The basis of the present work is Dr. [Joseph] Fox's 'New medical dictionary, revised and augmented by Dr. [Thomas] Bradley'" - p. [v]
Topic: Medicine
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An inquiry into the effects of ardent spirits upon the human body and mind : with an account of the means of preventing, and of the remedies for curing them
An inquiry into the effects of ardent spirits upon the human body and mind : with an account of the means of preventing, and of the remedies for curing them
by Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813; Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813. Inquiry into the effects of spirituous liquors upon the human body; Richardson, Josiah, 1778-1857, bookseller
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Running title: On the effects of ardent spirits
Topic: Alcohol-Related Disorders
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Medical lexicon : a dictionary of medical science : containing a concise explanation of the various subjects and terms of physiology, pathology, hygiene, therapeutics, pharmacy, surgery, obstetrics, medical jurisprudence, dentistry, etc. : notices of climate, and of mineral waters : formulae for various officinal, empirical, and dietetic preparations, etc. : with French and other synonymes
Medical lexicon : a dictionary of medical science : containing a concise explanation of the various subjects and terms of physiology, pathology, hygiene, therapeutics, pharmacy, surgery, obstetrics, medical jurisprudence, dentistry, etc. : notices of climate, and of mineral waters : formulae for various officinal, empirical, and dietetic preparations, etc. : with French and other synonymes
by Dunglison, Robley, 1798-1869
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Topic: Medicine
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Regulations for the Army of the United States, 1857
Regulations for the Army of the United States, 1857
by United States. War Dept; United States. War Dept. General regulations for the Army of the United States
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"War Department, Washington, January 1, 1857"--P. [iii]
Topics: United States. Army, Military Personnel, Government Regulation
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The Philadelphia medical dictionary: containing a concise explanation of all the terms used in medicine, surgery, pharmacy, botany, natural history, chemistry, and materia medica
The Philadelphia medical dictionary: containing a concise explanation of all the terms used in medicine, surgery, pharmacy, botany, natural history, chemistry, and materia medica
by Coxe, John Redman, 1773-1864; Fox, Joseph, 1759-1832. A new medical dictionary; Fry, William, 1777-1855, printer; Thomas Dobson and Son, publisher
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A page-for-page reprint of the Philadelphia 1808 edition
Topic: Medicine
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Letter on corpulence : addressed to the public
Letter on corpulence : addressed to the public
by Banting, William, 1797-1878
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Originally published in London, 1863
Topics: Diet, Reducing, Obesity
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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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Repertory to the more characteristic symptoms of the materia medica
Repertory to the more characteristic symptoms of the materia medica
by Lippe, Constantine, author
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16 pages ; 25 cm
Topics: Homeopathy, Materia Medica
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Materia medica : for the use of students
Materia medica : for the use of students
by Biddle, John B. (John Barclay), 1815-1879; Biddle, John B. (John Barclay), 1815-1879. Review of materia medica
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Rev. ed. of: Review of materia medica. Philadelphia : Lindsay and Blakiston, 1852
Topic: Materia Medica
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Dr. C.G.G. Nittinger's Evils of vaccination
Dr. C.G.G. Nittinger's Evils of vaccination
by Schieferdecker, Chr. Charles; National Center for Homoeopathy (U.S.), donor. DNLM; American Foundation for Homoeopathy, former owner. DNLM
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Topics: Nittinger, C. G. G. (Carl Georg Gottlob), 1807-1874, Vaccination
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Manual for the Medical Department, United States Army, 1916 : corrected to June 5, 1918 (changes nos. 1 to 8)
Manual for the Medical Department, United States Army, 1916 : corrected to June 5, 1918 (changes nos. 1 to 8)
by United States. War Department
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Topics: United States. Army Medical Department, Military Medicine
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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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Uniform and dress of the army of the Confederate States
Uniform and dress of the army of the Confederate States
by Confederate States of America. Adjutant and Inspector-General's Office; Crehen, E., illustrator; Wynne, Charles H., 1822-1870, printer
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"Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, Richmond, September 12, 1861. The work styled the 'Uniform and dress of the Army of the Confederate States,' for which a copyright has been secured by Blanton Duncan, is published by authority. S. Cooper, Adjutant and Inspector General."
Topics: Confederate States of America. Army, Clothing, Military Personnel
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The sides of the body and drug affinities : homoeopathic exercises
The sides of the body and drug affinities : homoeopathic exercises
by Bönninghausen, Clemens Maria Franz von, 1785-1864; Hempel, Charles J. (Charles Julius), 1811-1879; Gilbert, C. B; Boericke, William, 1849-1929
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Translation of Die Körperseiten und Verwandschaften
Topic: Homeopathy
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The chiropractor
The chiropractor
by Palmer, D. D. (Daniel David), 1842-1913
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Topics: Manipulation, Chiropractic, Chiropractic
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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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A hand-book of skin diseases and their homœopathic treatment
A hand-book of skin diseases and their homœopathic treatment
by Kippax, John R. (John Robert), 1849-1922
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Includes index
Topics: Skin Diseases, Skin Diseases, Homeopathy
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Materia medica pura (Volume 3)
Materia medica pura (Volume 3)
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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Repertory to Hering's Condensed materia medica
Repertory to Hering's Condensed materia medica
by Homœopathic Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania; Hering, Constantine, 1800-1880. Condensed materia medica
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Topics: Homeopathy, Materia Medica
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A practical treatise on diseases of the skin
A practical treatise on diseases of the skin
by Shoemaker, John V. (John Vietch), 1852-1910
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Topic: Skin Diseases
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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.
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. Medical lexicon
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Previous ed. has title: Medical lexicon
Topic: Medicine
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The book of the damned
The book of the damned
by Fort, Charles, 1874-1932, author
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Topics: Astronomical Phenomena, Ecological and Environmental Phenomena
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The practice of medicine on Thomsonian principles : adapted as well to the use of families as to that of the practitioner : containing propositions illustrative of the philosophy of Thomsonism : a brief history of the symptoms, peculiarities, and general course of disease in its different forms and varieties : with practical directions for administering a Thomsonian course of medicine, including the various methods of administering vapour baths and emetics, and a materia medica, adapted to the work
The practice of medicine on Thomsonian principles : adapted as well to the use of families as to that of the practitioner : containing propositions illustrative of the philosophy of Thomsonism : a brief history of the symptoms, peculiarities, and general course of disease in its different forms and varieties : with practical directions for administering a Thomsonian course of medicine, including the various methods of administering vapour baths and emetics, and a materia medica, adapted to the work
by Comfort, J. W. (John W.)
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Topic: Naturopathy
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Dr. Caspari's Homoeopathic domestic physician
Dr. Caspari's Homoeopathic domestic physician
by Caspari, Karl Gottlob, 1798-1828; Hartmann, Franz, 1796-1853; Esrey, W. P. (William P.), translator; Hering, Constantine, 1800-1880; Barlow, Samuel B. (Samuel Bancroft), 1798-1876, former owner. DNLM; Woodbury, Benjamin Collins, 1882-1948, former owner. DNLM; National Center for Homoeopathy (U.S.), donor. DNLM; American Foundation for Homoeopathy, former owner. DNLM
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Translation of: Dr. Caspari's Homöopathischer Haus- und Reisearzt
Topics: Hahnemann, Samuel, 1755-1843, Homeopathy, Hypnosis, Signs and Symptoms
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Repertory to the more characteristic symptoms of the materia medica
Repertory to the more characteristic symptoms of the materia medica
by Lippe, Constantine; Clark, Lucy Swanton, 1906-1991, former owner; National Center for Homoeopathy (U.S.), donor; American Foundation for Homoeopathy, former owner
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Topics: Homeopathy, Materia Medica
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A conspectus of the pharmacopoeias of the London, Edinburgh, and Dublin Colleges of Physicians, and of the United States pharmacopoeia : being a practical compendium of materia medica and pharmacy
A conspectus of the pharmacopoeias of the London, Edinburgh, and Dublin Colleges of Physicians, and of the United States pharmacopoeia : being a practical compendium of materia medica and pharmacy
by Thomson, Anthony Todd, 1778-1849; Lee, Charles A. (Charles Alfred), 1801-1872, editor
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Topics: Pharmacopoeias as Topic, Materia Medica
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Réflexions médicales sur la maladie spasmodico-lipyrienne des pays chauds vulgairement appeleé fièvre jaune
Réflexions médicales sur la maladie spasmodico-lipyrienne des pays chauds vulgairement appeleé fièvre jaune
by Chabert, Juan Luis
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Includes bibliographical references
Topic: Yellow Fever
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Medical botany, or, Descriptions of the more important plants used in medicine : with their history, properties, and mode of administration
Medical botany, or, Descriptions of the more important plants used in medicine : with their history, properties, and mode of administration
by Griffith, R. Eglesfeld (Robert Eglesfeld), 1798-1850
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Topics: Plants, Medicinal, Phytotherapy
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The prevention and cure of old age
The prevention and cure of old age
by Kirk, Eleanor, 1831-1908, author
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Topics: Aging, Attitude
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Vademecum do cirurgião, ou, Tratado de symptomas, causas, diagnosis, prognosis e tratamento das molestias cirurgicas e cuas correspondentes operações : incluindo o diccionario etymologico dos termos da arte a pharmacopea cirurgica, ou selecção de formulas adaptadas áo uso interna, e externa : em que se descrevem o uso, virtude, e dóse dos remedios nas molestias a que se fazem applicaveis : com um appendice ou breve tratado de cirurgia forense ou legal
Vademecum do cirurgião, ou, Tratado de symptomas, causas, diagnosis, prognosis e tratamento das molestias cirurgicas e cuas correspondentes operações : incluindo o diccionario etymologico dos termos da arte a pharmacopea cirurgica, ou selecção de formulas adaptadas áo uso interna, e externa : em que se descrevem o uso, virtude, e dóse dos remedios nas molestias a que se fazem applicaveis : com um appendice ou breve tratado de cirurgia forense ou legal
by Pinto, Antonio José de Sousa, ca. 1775-1853; Pinto, Luiz Maria da Silva, 1775-1869
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Topic: Surgical Procedures, Operative
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Psychology
Psychology
by James, William, 1842-1910, author; Abridgement of (work): James, William, 1842-1910. Principles of psychology
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Abridgement of Principles of psychology / William James
Topic: Psychology
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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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Dr. Hering's materia medica
Dr. Hering's materia medica
by Hering, Constantine, 1800-1880; National Center for Homoeopathy (U.S.), donor
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Topics: Homeopathy, Materia Medica
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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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Materia medica pura (Volume 4)
Materia medica pura (Volume 4)
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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A universal biographical dictionary : containing the lives of the most celebrated characters of every age and nation, embracing warriors, heroes, poets, philosophers, historians, politicians, statesmen, lawyers, physicians, divines, discoverers, inventors, and generally, all such individuals, as from the earliest periods of history to the present time have been distinguished among mankind : to which is added, a dictionary of the principal divinities and heroes of Grecian and Roman mythology, and a biographical dictionary of eminent living characters
A universal biographical dictionary : containing the lives of the most celebrated characters of every age and nation, embracing warriors, heroes, poets, philosophers, historians, politicians, statesmen, lawyers, physicians, divines, discoverers, inventors, and generally, all such individuals, as from the earliest periods of history to the present time have been distinguished among mankind : to which is added, a dictionary of the principal divinities and heroes of Grecian and Roman mythology, and a biographical dictionary of eminent living characters
by Baldwin, Charles N., 1793?-1838
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444 p. ; 20 cm
Topic: Famous Persons
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The pocket Lavater, or, The science of physiognomy : to which is added, an inquiry into the analogy existing between brute and human physiognomy, from the Italian of Porta : embellished with 44 copperplate heads
The pocket Lavater, or, The science of physiognomy : to which is added, an inquiry into the analogy existing between brute and human physiognomy, from the Italian of Porta : embellished with 44 copperplate heads
by Lavater, Johann Caspar, 1741-1801; Porta, Giambattista della, 1535?-1615. De humana physiognomonia. English. Selections; Van Winkle and Wiley, printer
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The main work is "a translation from the French of the Pocket Lavater ... which ... in France ... has run through successive and repeated editions." - p. [iii] The second edition was published in Paris in 1808 under title: Le Lavater portatif, ou Précis de L'art de connaître les hommes par les traits du visage. The original was abridged from the French edition of Lavater's Physiognomische fragmente which was published in Paris in 1806-07 under title: L'art de connaître les...
Topic: Physiognomy
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Essentials of homoeopathic materia medica and homoeopathic pharmacy : being a quiz compend upon the principles of homoeopathy, homoeopathic pharmacy, and homoeopathic materia medica : arranged and compiled especially for the use of students of medicine
Essentials of homoeopathic materia medica and homoeopathic pharmacy : being a quiz compend upon the principles of homoeopathy, homoeopathic pharmacy, and homoeopathic materia medica : arranged and compiled especially for the use of students of medicine
by Dewey, Willis A. (Willis Alonzo), 1858-1938
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Special pathology and diagnostics with therapeutic hints
Special pathology and diagnostics with therapeutic hints
by Raue, C. G. (Charles Godlove), 1820-1896; National Center for Homoeopathy (U.S.), donor
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Topics: Homeopathy, Therapeutics, 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
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The homoeopathic medical library: Materia medica [prospectus]
The homoeopathic medical library: Materia medica [prospectus]
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Topics: Hahnemann, Samuel, 1755-1843, Materia Medica, Homeopathy
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The ladies' medical oracle, or, Mrs. Mott's advice to young females, wives, and mothers : being a non-medical commentary on the cause, prevention, and cure of the diseases of the female frame : together with an explanation of her system of European vegetable medicine for the cure of diseases, and the patent medicated champoo bath : to which is added an explanation of the gift, and an exposition of the numerous fabricated reports , "a weak invention of the enemy."
The ladies' medical oracle, or, Mrs. Mott's advice to young females, wives, and mothers : being a non-medical commentary on the cause, prevention, and cure of the diseases of the female frame : together with an explanation of her system of European vegetable medicine for the cure of diseases, and the patent medicated champoo bath : to which is added an explanation of the gift, and an exposition of the numerous fabricated reports , "a weak invention of the enemy."
by Mott, Mrs. (Elizabeth)
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Topics: Women's Health, Phytotherapy
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A clinical phrase book in English and German : containing the usual questions & answers employed in examining and prescribing for patients, questions in asking for and buying medicines, etc. : with an English-German and German-English pronouncing lexicon of all the words occuring in the phrases, with the chief technical terms of medical writers and apothecaries : grammatical appendix, table of idioms, &c. designed to aid physicians and surgeons in hospitals, alms-house and private practice, also, druggists and pharmaceutists in dispensing their prescriptions
A clinical phrase book in English and German : containing the usual questions & answers employed in examining and prescribing for patients, questions in asking for and buying medicines, etc. : with an English-German and German-English pronouncing lexicon of all the words occuring in the phrases, with the chief technical terms of medical writers and apothecaries : grammatical appendix, table of idioms, &c. designed to aid physicians and surgeons in hospitals, alms-house and private practice, also, druggists and pharmaceutists in dispensing their prescriptions
by Johns, Montgomery, d. 1871
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Topic: Medicine
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An introduction to the study of human anatomy (Volume 1)
An introduction to the study of human anatomy (Volume 1)
by Paxton, James, 1786-1860; Lewis, Winslow, 1799-1875
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Topic: Anatomy
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Moral, intellectual, and physical culture, or, The philosophy of true living
Moral, intellectual, and physical culture, or, The philosophy of true living
by Welch, F. G. (Follansbee Goodrich), 1843-, author
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Topics: Hygiene, Physical Education and Training, Morals
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A dictionary of medical terminology, dental surgery, and the collateral sciences
A dictionary of medical terminology, dental surgery, and the collateral sciences
by Harris, Chapin Aaron, 1806-1860; Harris, Chapin Aaron, 1806-1860. Dictionary of dental science, biography, bibliography, and medical terminology
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Rev. ed. of A dictionary of dental science, biography, bibliography, and medical terminology, 1849
Topics: Dentistry, Medicine, Terminology as Topic
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A critical examination of our materia medica
A critical examination of our materia medica
by Allen, Timothy Field, 1837-1902, author
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Topic: Homeopathy

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