New guide to health, or, Botanic family physician : containing a complete system of practice on a plan entirely new, with a description of the vegetables made use of, and directions for preparing and administering them to cure disease : to which is
New guide to health, or, Botanic family physician : containing a complete system of practice on a plan entirely new, with a description of the vegetables made use of, and directions for preparing and administering them to cure disease : to which is...
Add this copy of New Guide to Health; Or, Botanic Family Physician. to cart. $100.00, good condition, Sold by Bartleby's Books ABAA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chevy Chase, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1835 by Printed for the author (J.Q. Adams, Printer).
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1835, Printed for the author (J.Q. Adams, Printer)
Publisher:
Printed for the author (J.Q. Adams, Printer)
Published:
1835
Language:
English
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Fifth edition (? ) of this combination (first issued in 1825). 12mo. Two volumes in one: 228; 168 pp. Frontispiece portrait of the author. American Imprints 34564 (apparently not including the second title). Sabin 95605: "Several editions of the second part were also published separately." Thomson (1769-1843), "botanic physician and originator of the Thomsonian system of medical treatment, " was a native of New Hampshire and without formal education, teaching himself and learning from other practitioners the healing powers of various plants, including herbs. "The significance of his work lies not in any contribution to medical science but in the strong influence that he created against the prevailing practice of the day, in which bleeding, calomel, and opium were the ruling remedies" (DAB). Front joint and spine ends very worn (front board detached), corners bumped, owner's signature at head of first title page. A good serviceable copy. Contemporary brown dotted cloth (Krupp's Bea1), leather spine label. (11188).
Add this copy of New Guide to Health; or Botanic Family Physician. to cart. $100.00, good condition, Sold by Green Mountain Botanical Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Norwich, VT, UNITED STATES, published 1835 by Printed for the author by J. Q. Adams.
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Good. No dust jacket. Water stain to rear board, stain lightly permeates top corner of last 70 or so pages, otherwise toned and foxed throughout, discolored title page from contact w frontis. 228; 168 p. red cloth boards with gilt title on black label at spine An extremely popular and authoritative guide to domestic medicine. Thomson was the founder of Thomsonian Medicine, and alternative style of medical practice, and his guide influenced other authors of family medical guides throughout the 19th century. The original edition was printed in 1822, and numerous editions were printed subsequently. This edition is of particular note as the first to be printed by John Quincy Adams at the offices of the Boston Investigator, the first American newspaper dedicated to the philosophy of freethought. Hoolihan 3508. Sabin 95605. The significance of his work is not in any contribution to medical science but in the strong influence that he created against the prevailing practice of his day, in which bleeding, calomel, and opium were the ruling remedies. (American National Biography) Heirs of Hippocrates 1247: The Thomsonian System, as it was termed, flourished in New England and Canada for over twenty years and was partially embraced by a few prominent physicians, including Benjamin Waterhouse. This guide is the Thomsonian textbook giving detailed descriptions for the selection, preparation, and administration of the vegetables used in treating various maladies.
Add this copy of New Guide to Health; Or, Botanic Family Physician. to cart. $150.00, very good condition, Sold by Sutton Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Norwich, VT, UNITED STATES, published by Boston: J. Howe, 1832.
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Very good. Hbk 16mo 156pp full leather hinges beginning to weaken endpapers very foxed text block toned and foxed prev owner's name on fep and another owner's bookplate on front pastedown text complete and still very legible.
