Marrow of practical medicine and family guide: containing a brief and accurate description of the character, causes, and symptoms of the diseases of men, women, and children, with the most appropriate treatment, “without poison or bloodshed.” To which is added a description of medicinal plants and herbs, their medical qualities, and appropriate doses: with plain and full directions for making the various compound medicines recommended for the cure of diseases, &c.
St. Clairsville, O[hio]: Published by the Author, 1848. 8vo. 420 pp. (a number of leaves are mis-bound between pages 17-32, but the book is complete). FIRST EDITION. Contemporary calf, boards worn and rubbed; interior with occasional browning and spotting. First edition of this practical guide to home medicine. Like many..... More