Discourses On The Gout, A Rheumatism, And The King's Evil: Containing An Explication Of The Nature, Causes, And Different Species Of Those Diseases (1

By Richard Blackmore

Book Overview

""Discourses on the Gout, a Rheumatism, and the King's Evil"" is a medical treatise written by Richard Blackmore in 1726. The book provides an in-depth analysis of three different diseases: gout, rheumatism, and the king's evil (a term used to describe scrofula, a type of tuberculosis that affects the lymph nodes). Blackmore explores the nature, causes, and various species of each disease, drawing on his own experiences as a physician and referencing other medical works from the time. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both medical professionals and lay readers. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the treatment of these specific diseases.Containing An Explication Of The Nature, Causes, And Different Species Of Those Diseases, And The Method Of Curing Them.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: 116462184X
• ISBN13: 9781164621843
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"