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901. Gunn's New domestic physician, or, Home book of health: a complete guide for families, giving many valuable suggestions for avoiding disease and prolonging life, and pointing out in familiar language the causes, symptoms, treatment and cure of the diseases incident to men, women and children : with the simplest and best remedies, also, describing minutely the properties and uses of hundreds of well-known medicinal plants

Author(s):
Gunn, John C.
Publication:
Cincinnati : Moore, Wilstach, Keys & Co., 1863
Subject(s):
Medicine

903. The home book of health and medicine: a popular treatise on the means of avoiding and curing diseases, and of preserving the health and vigour of the body to the latest period : including an account of the nature and properties of remedies, the treatment of the diseases of women and children, and the management of pregnancy and parturition

Author(s):
Horner, William E. (William Edmonds), 1793-1853
Publication:
Philadelphia : Locken, 1842
Subject(s):
Medicine

904. The book of knowledge: treating of the wisdom of the ancients : in four parts : I. Shewing the various and wonderful operations of the signs and planets ... on the bodies of men, &c. II. Prognostications for ever necessary to keep the body in health; with several choice receipts in physic and surgery. III. An abstract of the art of physiognomy and palmestry ... IV. The farmer's calendar

Author(s):
Erra Pater.
Publication:
New-York : Published by Evert Duyckinck ..., 1806
Subject(s):
Hygiene
Astrology
Physiognomy

905. A domestic guide to medicine: by which individuals, both male and female, are enabled to treat their own complaints with perfect safety : to this is prefixed a familiar treatise on the genuine Hygeian vegetable pills, or universal remedy of Dr. Ralph, showing its agreement with the prevailing doctrines of the Brit. College of Physicians and Surgeons, London and pointing out the principle on which this remedy is applicable, in one degree or other, to every disease, without exception, to which the human family is subject

Author(s):
Ralph, Joseph.
Publication:
New-York : [s.n.], 1834
Subject(s):
Medicine

906. The medical pocket-book: containing a short but plain account of the symptoms, causes, and methods of cure, of the diseases incident to the human body. Including such as require surgical treatment : together with the virtues and doses of medicinal compositions and simples ; extracted from the best authors, and digested into alphabetical order

Author(s):
Elliot, John, 1747-1787
Publication:
Boston : Printed by Joseph Bumstead, for David West, no. 36, Marlborough-Street, and E. Larkin, Jun. no. 50, Cornhill, 1791
Subject(s):
Medicine

907. Das gemeinnützige Haus-Arzeneybuch zur Erkennung und Heilung der meisten in menschlichen Leben vorkommenden Krankheiten: enthaltend eine Sammlung von Mitteln für fast alle Krankheitszufälle denen der menschliche Körper unterworfenist ; nebst einer Beschreibung von dem Gebrauch der vornehmsten Kräuter ; auch viele kunstreiche Stücke

Author(s):
Schmidt, Daniel.
Publication:
Lancaster, Pa. : Gedruckt und zu haben be H.W. Villee, 1829
Subject(s):
Medicine
Phytotherapy
Plants, Medicinal
Materia Medica

908. Nützliches und bewährt befundnes Rossarzney-Büchlein: welches viele auserlesene Mittel wider die meinsten innerlichen Krankheiten und aeusserliche Zufälle der Pferde enthält; nebst einen Anhang, dem Rind-Vieh zu helfen, wann es sich am Klee überfressen hat, &c

Author(s):
Schneyder, John.
Publication:
Ephrata [Pa.] : Zum 3ten mal gedruckt bey Johann Baumann, 1805
Subject(s):
Horse Diseases
Veterinary Medicine

909. Recepte von Dr. Chase, oder, Belehrung für Jedermann: eine sehr werthvolle Sammlung von ungefähr 800 praktischen Recepten ... : ebenso enthaltend eine gründliche Behandlung von Brustfellentzündung, Lungenentzündung &c, sowie der Krankheiten des weiblichen Geschlechts : ungeordnet nach den betroffenden Gebieten, mit Anmerkungen und Erklärungen

Author(s):
Chase, A. W. (Alvin Wood), 1817-1885
Publication:
Ann Arbor, Mich. : Verlag des Verfassers, 1865
Subject(s):
Medicine
Household Products

918. Homoeopathic domestic medicine

Author(s):
Laurie, Joseph, -1865
Publication:
New-York : William Radde, 1850
Subject(s):
Homeopathy

919. Der Freund in der Noth, oder Zweyter Theil, des neuen auserlesenen gemeinnützigen Hand-Büchleins: darinnen allerhand Arten solcher nützliche Kenntnisse und Wissenschaften zu finden, die alle Gattungen von Menschen, wes Standes, Geschlechts und Alter er ist, nahe angehet, und beydes Nuzen [sic] und Vergnügen schaffen wird ; von welchen der Inhalt auf folgenden Seiten, und mehrere Nachricht in dem Vorbericht befindlich ist ; für die deutsche Nation in America

Author(s):
Hirte, Tobias.
Publication:
Germantaun [Pa.] : Gedruckt bey Peter Leibert, 1793
Subject(s):
Medicine, Traditional
Animal Husbandry

922. A treatise of domestic medicine, intended for families: in which the treatment of common disorders are alphabetically enumerated ; to which is added, a practical system of domestic cookery, describing the best, most economical, and most wholesome methods of dressing victuals ; intended for the use of families who do not affect magnificence in their style of living

Author(s):
Cooper, Thomas, 1759-1839
Publication:
Reading [Pa.] : Published by George Getz, 1824
Subject(s):
Medicine
Cooking

924. Domestic medicine, or, A treatise on the prevention and cure of diseases by regimen and simple medicines: with an appendix, containing an dispensatory for the use of private practitioners : to which are added, observations on diet : recommending a method of living less expensive and more conducive to helath than the present

Author(s):
Buchan, William, 1729-1805
Publication:
New York : Published by Samuel A. Burtus ..., 1813
Subject(s):
Medicine

925. Gesundheits-Schatzkammer, oder, Kurze, deutliche und richtige Anweisung zur Erhaltung der Gesundheit und Abwendung mancher Krankheiten: so wie auch gute und sichere Mittel zur Wiederherstellung der verlornen Gesundheit : für Deutsche ganz deutlich und fasslich eingerichtet, und denselben zum nützlichen Gebrauch wohlmeinend anempfohlen und gewidmet

Author(s):
Heinen, Henry.
Publication:
Lancaster [Pa.] : Bär, 1831
Subject(s):
Medicine

929. Domestic medicine, or, A treatise on the prevention and cure of diseases by regimen and simple medicines: with an appendix, containing a dispensatory for the use of private practitioners to which are added, observations on diet, recommending a method of living less expensive and more conductive to health than the present

Author(s):
Buchan, William, 1729-1805
Publication:
New-York : Published by Richard Scott, 276 Pearl-street, 1815
Subject(s):
Medicine

930. The house surgeon and physician: designed to assist heads of families, travellers, and sea-faring people, in discerning, distinguishing, and curing diseases : with concise directions for the preparation and use of a numerous collection of the best American remedies : together with many of the most approved, from the shop of the apothecary : all in plain English

Author(s):
Hand, William M.
Publication:
New-Haven : Printed by S. Converse, for Silas Andrus, Hartford, 1820
Subject(s):
Medicine
Therapeutics

932. Consumption

Author(s):
Hall, W. W. (William Whitty), 1810-1876
Publication:
New York : Redfield, 1857
Subject(s):
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary

933. Every man his own cattle doctor, or, A practical treatise on the diseases of horned cattle: being a concise and familiar description of all the diseases incident to oxen, cows, and sheep : with the most simple and effectual method of curing each disorder, in all its various stages : and the most efficacious treatment of cows, before, at, and after the time of calving : and also of ewes during the lambing season

Author(s):
Clater, Francis, 1756-1823
Publication:
Albany : [s.n.], 1817
Subject(s):
Cattle Diseases
Sheep Diseases

938. The house-keepers' guide and Indian doctor: containing the very best directions for making all kinds of ice creams, preserves, jellies, perfumery, and essences, fancy and plain soaps, and an excellent system on the treatment of the hair : the best method of cleaning brass, marble, mahogany furniture, cutlery, carpets, &c. &c. : also, a complete system of genuine Indian doctoring, to which is added directions for letter writing under various circumstances : the book closes with the celebrated chemical washing recipe

Publication:
New York : American Family Publication Establishment, 1855
Subject(s):
Medicine
Housekeeping
Correspondence as Topic

939. New guide to health, or, Botanic family physician: containing a complete system of practice, upon 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 prefixed, A narrative of the life and medical discoveries of the author

Author(s):
Thomson, Samuel, 1769-1843
Publication:
Boston : Printed for the author by E.G. House, 1825
Subject(s):
Phytotherapy

940. Gesundheits-Schatzkammer, oder, Kurze, deutliche und richtige Anweisung zur Erhaltung der Gesundheit und Abwendung mancher Krankheiten: so wie auch gute und sichere Mittel zur Wiederherstellung der verlorenen Gesundheit : für Deutsche ganz deutlich und fasslich eingerichet, und denselben zum nützlichen Gebrauch wohlmeinend anempfohlen und gewidmet

Author(s):
Heinen, Henry.
Publication:
Philadelphia : J. Lippincott, 1840
Subject(s):
Medicine

945. Analysis of vinegar

Author(s):
Davenport, B. F.
Publication:
[Boston? : s.n., 1865?]
Subject(s):
Acetic Acid

949. A complete system of farriery, and veterinary medicine: containing a compendium of the veterinary art ... the anatomy and physiology of the foot, and the principles and practice of shoeing : with observations on stable management

Author(s):
White, James, -1825
Publication:
Pittsburgh : Published by R. Patterson and Lambdin ... ; Butler & Lambdin, printers, 1818
Subject(s):
Animal Husbandry
Horses
Horse Diseases
Veterinary Medicine

953. Illustrated memoir of an eventful expedition into Central America, resulting in the discovery of the idolatrous city of Iximaya: in an unexplored region, and the possession of two remarkable Aztec children, Maximo (the boy) and Bartola (the girl), descendants and specimen of the sacerdotal caste (now nearly extinct), of the acnient Aztec founders of the ruined temples of that country

Author(s):
Velasquez, Pedro.
Publication:
New York : Wynkoop, Hallenbeck & Thomas, 1860
Subject(s):
Expeditions
Anthropology
Central America

960. The botanic physician, or, Family medical adviser: being an improved system, found on correct physiological principles : comprising a brief view of anatomy, physiology, pathology, hygieine [sic], or art of preserving health : a materia medica, exclusively botanical, containing a description of more than two hundred and thiry of the most valuable vegetable remedies : to which is added a dispensatory, embracing more than two hundred recipes for preparing and administering medicine : the diseases of the United States, with their symptoms, causes, cures, and means of prevention : likewise, a treatise on the diseases peculiar to women and children

Author(s):
Carter, J. E., active 1837
Publication:
Madisonville, Ten. : Published by B. Parker & Co., 1837
Subject(s):
Phytotherapy
Materia Medica

962. Have we the best possible ambulance system?: Reprinted from the Christian examiner, January 1864 : and published, for gratuitous distribution, by the committee of citizens who have in charge the sending of petitions to Congress for the establishment of a thorough and uniform ambulance system in the armies of the republic

Publication:
Boston : Walker, Wise & Co., 1864
Subject(s):
Ambulances
Military Medicine
American Civil War

969. An improved system of domestic medicine: founded upon correct physiological principles : comprising a complete treatise on anatomy and physiology, the practice of medicine, with a copious materia medica, and an extensive treatise on midwifery, embellished with over one hundred useful engravings, gotten up expressly for family use

Author(s):
Howard, Horton, 1770-1833
Publication:
Cincinnati : H.M. Rulison, Queen City Publishing House ... ; Philadelphia : Duane Rulison, Quaker City Publishing House ..., 1856, c1848-1852
Subject(s):
Medicine
Materia Medica
Midwifery

971. The physiologist, or, Sexual physiology revealed: being mysteries and revelations in matters of great importance to the married and unmarried of both sexes, and useful hints to lovers, husbands, and wives : a complete guide to health, happiness, and personal beauty, containing such information as can be had by those only who have the advantage of a medical education : with practical remarks on manhood, with the causes of its premature decline, and modes of perfect restoration : economy and abuse of the generative organs, effects of excessive indulgence, love, courtship, and marriage, its proper season, directions for choosing a partner, mysteries of generation, causes and cure of barrenness, prevention of offspring, solitary practices, with their best mode of treatment, &c

Author(s):
Becklard, Eugène.
Publication:
Boston : M. Wharton, 1845
Subject(s):
Sex Education
Sexual Behavior

975. The family almanac and guide to health

Author(s):
Fitch, Samuel Sheldon, 1801-1876
Publication:
New York : S.S. Fitch & Co., 1857
Subject(s):
Medicine

977. Gunn's domestic medicine, or, Poor man's friend, in the hours of affliction, pain and sickness: this book points out, in plain language, free from doctors' terms, the diseases of men, women, and children, and the latest and most approved means used in their cure, and is expressly written for the benefit of families in the western and southern states : it also contains descriptions of the medicinal roots and herbs of the southern and western country, and how they are to be used in the cure of diseases : arranged on a new and simple plan, by which the practice of medicine is reduced to principles of common sense

Author(s):
Gunn, John C.
Publication:
Springfield, Ohio : John M. Gallagher, printer, 1835
Subject(s):
Medicine
Plants, Medicinal
United States

978. Essay on health

Author(s):
Hayes, Justin.
Publication:
Chicago : Street, Pearson & Co., 1867
Subject(s):
Hygiene

979. The family physician : or, Domestic medical friend: containing plain and practical instructions for the prevention and cure of diseases, according to the newest improvements and discoveries : with a series of chapters on collateral subjects : comprising every thing relative to the theory and principles of the medical art, necessary to be known by the private practitioner : the whole adapted to the use of those heads of families who have not had a classical or medical education

Author(s):
Thomson, Alexander, M.D
Publication:
New-York : Printed by James Oram ..., 1802
Subject(s):
Medicine
Hygiene

984. The ladies medical companion: containing, in a series of letters, an account of the latest improvements and most successful means of preserving their beauty and health ; of relieving the diseases peculiar to the sex, and an explanation of the offices they should perform to each other at births ; with engraved figures explanatory ; also, the best means of nursing, preventing and curing the diseases of children

Author(s):
Ewell, Thomas, 1785-1826
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by William Brown, 1818
Subject(s):
Women's Health
Pregnancy
Infant Care

987. Popular medicine, or, Family adviser: consisting of outlines of anatomy, physiology, and hygiene : with such hints on the practice of physic, surgery, and the diseases of women and children as may prove useful in families when regular physicians cannot be procured : being a companion and guide for intelligent principals of manufactories, plantations, and boarding-schools, heads of families, masters of vessels, missionaries, or travellers, and a useful sketch for young men about commencing the study of medicine

Author(s):
Coates, Reynell, 1802-1886
Publication:
Philadelphia : Carey, Lea & Blanchard, 1838
Subject(s):
Medicine

988. Gunn's Domestic medicine, or Poor man's friend: in the hours of affliction, pain and sickness ; this book points out, in plain language, free from doctor's terms, the diseases of men, women, and children, and the latest and most approved means used in their cure and is expressly written for the use of families in the western and southern states ; it also contains descriptions of the medicinal roots and herbs of the western and southern country, and how they are to be used in the cure of diseases : arranged on a new and simple plan, by which the practice of medicine is reduced to principles of common sense

Author(s):
Gunn, John C.
Publication:
Madisonville [Tenn.] : Printed at the office of Henderson & Johnston ; Edwards & Henderson, printers, 1834
Subject(s):
Medicine

989. The medical companion: treating, according to the most successful practice, I. The diseases common to warm climates and on ship board. II. Common cases in surgery, as fractures, dislocations, &c. III. The complaints peculiar to women and children. With a dispensatory and glossary. To which are added, a brief anatomy of the human body; an essay on hygieine [sic] or the art of preserving health and prolonging life; an American materia medica, instructing country gentlemen in the very important knowledge of the virtues and doses of our medicinal plants; also, a concise and impartial history of the capture of Washington and the diseases which sprung from that most deplorable disaster

Author(s):
Ewell, James, 1773-1832
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed for the author, 1817
Subject(s):
Medicine
Hygiene
Materia Medica

990. The medical companion: treating, according to the most successful practice, 1. The diseases common to warm climates and on ship board. 2. Common cases in surgery, as fractures, dislocations, etc. 3. The complaints peculiar to women and children ; with a dispensatory and glossary ; to which are added, a brief anatomy of the human body ; an essay on hygieine [sic] or the art of preserving health and prolonging life ; and an American materia medica, instructing country gentlemen in the very important knowledge of the virtues and doses of our medicinal plants

Author(s):
Ewell, James, 1773-1832
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed for the author, 1819
Subject(s):
Medicine
Hygiene

991. Plain discourses on the laws or properties of matter: containing the elements or principles of modern chemistry : with more particular details of those practical parts of the science most interesting to mankind, and connected with domestic affairs : addressed to all American promoters of useful knowledge

Author(s):
Ewell, Thomas, 1785-1826
Publication:
New York : Printed for Brisban & Brannan, ... Davis, printer, 1806
Subject(s):
Chemistry
Physiology

992. Gunn's domestic medicine, or Poor man's friend. Shewing the diseases of men, women and children, and expressly intended for the benefit of families. Containing a description of the medicinal roots and herbs, and how they are to be used in the cure of diseases. Arranged on a new and simple plan

Author(s):
Gunn, John C.
Publication:
Knoxville, T. : Printed by F. S. Heiskell, 1833
Subject(s):
Medicine
Plants, Medicinal
United States

993. The house surgeon and physician: designed to assist heads of families, travellers, and sea-faring people, in discerning, distinguishing, and curing diseases : with concise directions for the preparation and use of a numerous collection of the best American remedies : together with many of the most approved, from the shop of the apothecary : all in plain English

Author(s):
Hand, William M.
Publication:
Hartford : Printed by Peter B. Gleason and Co., 1818
Subject(s):
Medicine

994. Gunn's Domestic medicine, or, Poor man's friend: in the hours of affliction, pain and sickness ; this book points out, in plain language, free from doctors' terms, the diseases of men, women, and children, and the latest and most approved means used in their cure, and is intended expressly for the benefit of families in the western and southern states ; it also contains descriptions of the medicinal roots and herbs of the western and southern country, and how they are to be used in the cure of diseases : arranged on a new and simple plan, by which the practice of medicine is reduced to principles of common sense

Author(s):
Gunn, John C.
Publication:
[Xenia, Ohio] : Published by J. Perry ; Xenia, Ohio : J. H. Purdy, printer, 1837
Subject(s):
Medicine

995. The mother's own book and practical guide to health: being a collection of necessary and useful information designed for females only : derived from various sources during a period of twenty years practice : with practical advice, uniting the benefits of the old and new school practice in the treatment of female weakness, &c. &c. &c

Author(s):
Hall, A. G. (Alfred G.)
Publication:
Rochester, N.Y. : [s.n.], 1843
Subject(s):
Menstruation
Pregnancy
Parturition

996. A serious address, on the dangerous consequences of neglecting common coughs and colds, with ample directions for the prevention and cure of consumptions: to which are added, observations on the hooping cough and asthma

Author(s):
Hayes, Thomas, active 1783-1786
Publication:
[Boston] : From the press of Samuel Etheridge, no. 9, Newbury-Street ; for John West, no. 75, and Caleb Bingham, no. 4, Cornhill, Boston, 1796
Subject(s):
Common Cold
Whooping Cough
Asthma
Tuberculosis -- prevention & control

997. Every man his own physician: being a complete collection of efficacious and approved remedies for every disease incident to the human body ; with plain instructions for their common use

Author(s):
Theobald, John, -1760
Publication:
[Boston] : London : printed for W. Griffin, in Catherine-Street ; Boston, New-England : printed for Cox and Berry, almost opposite the post-office, MDCCLXVII [1767]
Subject(s):
Medicine
Materia Medica

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