Contributions To Physical And Medical Knowledge: Principally From The West Of England (1799)

By Thomas Lovell Beddoes

Book Overview

Contributions To Physical And Medical Knowledge: Principally From The West Of England is a book written by Thomas Beddoes and published in 1799. The book is a collection of essays and reports on various medical and physical topics, with a focus on the West of England. Beddoes was a physician and chemist who was interested in the use of gases in medicine, and many of the essays in the book explore this topic. Other topics covered include the treatment of tuberculosis, the use of mineral waters in medicine, and the effects of climate on health. The book also includes reports on the state of medical education and research in the West of England during the late 18th century. Overall, Contributions To Physical And Medical Knowledge is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine and science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164612190
• ISBN13: 9781164612193
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 570 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"