Contributions Towards The Materia Medica And Natural History Of China: For The Use Of Medical Missionaries And Native Medical Students (1871)

By Frederick Porter Smith

Book Overview

Contributions Towards The Materia Medica And Natural History Of China: For The Use Of Medical Missionaries And Native Medical Students (1871) is a book written by Frederick Porter Smith. The book focuses on the natural history and medicinal properties of Chinese plants and animals. It is intended to be a resource for medical missionaries and native medical students in China. The book includes descriptions of various plants and animals, their uses in traditional Chinese medicine, and their potential applications in Western medicine. It also includes information on the geography and climate of China, as well as the customs and beliefs of the Chinese people. Overall, Contributions Towards The Materia Medica And Natural History Of China is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese medicine and natural history.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: 1164612360
• ISBN13: 9781164612360
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"