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15601. An inaugural dissertation on the chymical analysis and operation of vegetable astringents, with observations on the identity of the vegetable acids: sumbitted to the examination of the Rev. John Ewing, S.T.P. provost ; the trustees and medical professors of the University of Pennsylvania, for the decree of Doctor of Medicine

Author(s):
Willis, John, active 1795
Publication:
Philadelphia : Printed by Alexander M'Kenzie, no. 129, Chesnut-Street, 1795
Subject(s):
Astringents
Vegetables -- chemistry

15602. The afflicted man's companion, or A directory for persons and families, afflicted with sickness or any other distress: with directions to the sick, both under and after affliction ; also, directions to the friends of the sick, and others who visit them ; and likewise to all, how to prepare both for sickness and death ; and how to be exercised at the time of dying ; to which is added, a collection of comfortable texts of Scripture, very suitable for dying believers ; the choice sayings of eminent dying saints ; the author's last advice to his wife and children : and his dying words, written by himself, and found among his papers after his death

Author(s):
Willison, John, 1680-1750
Publication:
Wilmington [Del.] : Printed by Joseph Johnson, 1796
Subject(s):
Religion and Medicine
Attitude to Death
Death
Christianity

15603. An essay on the bilious epidemic fever, prevailing in the state of New-York: to which is added, a letter from Dr. James Mann, surgeon-general to the Army; and a dissertation by Dr. John Stearns, delivered before the state medical society,on the same subject ; with notes and observations on these productions

Author(s):
Yates, Christopher C., 1778?-1848
Publication:
Albany : Printed by H. C. Southwick, no. 73 State-Street, 1813
Subject(s):
Disease Outbreaks
Fever
Military Medicine
New York -- epidemiology

15604. A view of ehe [sic] science of life: on the principles established in The elements of medicine, of the late celebrated John Brown, M.D. ; with an attempt to correct some important errors of that work ; and cases in illustration, chiefly selected from the records of their practice, at the General Hospital, at Calcutta

Author(s):
Yates, William, active 1797
Publication:
Whitehall [Pa.] : Printed by William Young, bookseller no. 52, Second-Street, corner of Chesnut-Street, Philadelphia, 1797
Subject(s):
Medicine
Disease
Disease Outbreaks
Brown, John, 1735-1788.

15605. A view of the science of life: on the principles established in the Elements of medicine, of the late celebrated John Brown, M.D. : with an attempt to correct some important errors of that work : and cases in illustration, chiefly selected from the records of their practice, at the General Hospital, at Calcutta

Author(s):
Yates, William, active 1797
Publication:
Dover, N.H. : Printed by Samuel Bragg, Jun., 1801
Subject(s):
Medicine
Physiology
Mercury -- therapeutic use
Disease Transmission, Infectious

15607. A new physical system of astronomy: an attempt to explain the operations of the powers which impel the planets and comets to perform eliptical revolutions round the sun, and revolve on their own axis : in which, the physical system of Sir Isaac Newton, is examined, and presumed to be refuted ; to which is annexed, a physiological treatise ; in which the first stage of animation is considered, and the means shewn, by which circulation is performed in the first rudiments of the incipient animal, before the vessels are completely organized, &c. ; together with an explanation of the general laws, by which the animal economy is governed ; and particularly, the mode whereby the operations of the vis medicatrix naturae, or the unassisted powers of nature, are exerted to obviate and cure disease ; also, successful methods of curing cancerous ulcers, the quartan ague, putrid fevers, stopping mortifications, and extracting frost, so as to leave the frozen member perfectly well

Author(s):
Young, Joseph, 1733-1814
Publication:
New-York : Printed by Geo. F. Hopkins, at Washington's Head, no.84 Maiden-Lane, [1800?]
Subject(s):
Astronomy
Physiological Phenomena
Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727.

15609. A private treatise on venereal disease, in two parts: the first on gonorrhoea, vulgarly called clap, the second on venereal, properly so called : adapted to the use of every one, but more especially designed for those who are delicately circumstanced and require a private as well as a speedy cure

Author(s):
Ralph, Joseph (Joseph E.)
Publication:
New York : C.C. & E. Childs Jun., printers, [1840]
Subject(s):
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea -- therapy
Syphilis
Syphilis -- therapy

15610. A private treatise on venereal disease, in two parts: the first on gonorrhea--vulgarly called clap, the second on venereal, properly so called : adapted to the use of every one, but more especially designed for those who are delicately circumstanced and require a private as well as a speedy cure

Author(s):
Ralph, Joseph (Joseph E.)
Publication:
[New York] : Casper C. Childs, printer, [1840]
Subject(s):
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea -- therapy
Syphilis
Syphilis -- therapy

15616. An account of the yellow fever, which occurred in the city of New-York, in the year 1822: to which is prefixed a brief sketch of the different pestilential diseases with which this city was afflicted, in the years 1798, 1799, 1803 & 1805 : with the opinion of several of our most eminent physicians respecting the origin of the disease, its prevention and cure : to which is added a correct list of all the deaths by yellow fever during the late season, taken from official documents

Author(s):
Hardie, James, 1758-1826
Publication:
New-York : Printed by Samuel Marks, 1822
Subject(s):
Yellow Fever -- epidemiology
Disease Outbreaks
New York City -- epidemiology

15619. Life and trial of Dr. Abner Baker, Jr: (a monomaniac), who was executed October 3, 1845, for the alleged murder of his brother-in-law, Daniel Bates : including letters and petitions in favor of a pardon, and narrative of the circumstances attending his execution, etc. etc

Author(s):
Crozier, C. W.
Publication:
Louisville, Ky. : Prentice and Weissinger, printers, 1846
Subject(s):
Physicians
Homicide
Insanity Defense
Kentucky
Baker, Abner, Dr., d. 1845.

15621. Memoir of John Griscom, LL.D: late professor of chemistry and natural philosophy : with an account of the New York High School, Society for the Prevention of Pauperism, the House of Refuge, and other institutions

Author(s):
Griscom, John H. (John Hoskins), 1809-1874
Publication:
New York : R. Carter and Bros., 1859
Subject(s):
Faculty
Chemistry
Natural History
Social Welfare
Mid-Atlantic Region
Griscom, John, 1774-1852.

15639. The botanic physician: being a compendium of the practice of medicine upon botanic principles : containing all the principal branches necessary to the study of medicine as causes, symptoms, and cure of diseases : midwifery, materia medica, pharmacy and botany, surgery, physiology &c. : together with a great variety of useful recipes

Author(s):
Smith, Elisha.
Publication:
New-York : Printed for the editor by D. Adee, 1844
Subject(s):
Phytotherapy

15641. New guide to health, or, Botanic family physician: containing a complete system of practice on 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 & medical discoveries of the author

Author(s):
Thomson, Samuel, 1769-1843
Publication:
Boston : Printed for the author, J. Howe, printer, 1832
Subject(s):
Phytotherapy

15644. G.H.G. Jahr's Manual of homoeopathic medicine

Author(s):
Jahr, G. H. G. (Gottlieb Heinrich Georg), 1800-1875
Publication:
Allentown, Pa. : The Academical Book Store, 1838
Subject(s):
Homeopathy

15649. Homoeopathic domestic medicine

Author(s):
Laurie, Joseph, -1865
Publication:
New York : William Radde, 1843
Subject(s):
Homeopathy

15657. Organon of the specific healing art

Author(s):
Rau, Gottlieb Martin Wilhelm Ludwig, 1779-1840
Publication:
New-York : Radde, 1847
Subject(s):
Homeopathy

15688. The ladies' guide to beauty: containing practical advice on improving the complexion, the hair, the hands, the form, the teeth, the eyes, the feet, the features, so as to insure the highest degree of perfection of which they are susceptible : and also, upwards of one hundred recipes for various cosmetics, oil, pomades, etc., etc., being the result of a combination of practical and scientific skill

Author(s):
Clark, James, Sir, 1788-1870
Publication:
New York : Dick & Fitzgerald, [1860?]
Subject(s):
Hygiene
Cosmetics
Beauty

15691. Sure methods of improving health and prolonging life, or, A treatise on the art of living long and comfortably by regulating the diet and regimen: embracing all the most approved principles of health and longevity and exhibiting the remarkable power of proper food, wine, air, exercise, sleep, &c. in the cure of chronic diseases, as well as in the preservation of health and prolongation of life : to which is added the art of training for health, rules for reducing corpulence, and maxims of health for the bilious and nervous, the consumptive, men of letters, and people of fashion : illustrated by cases

Author(s):
Graham, Thomas John, 1795?-1876
Publication:
Philadelphia : Carey, Lea & Carey, 1828
Subject(s):
Hygiene

15693. A synopsis of pharmacology: in which the remedial agents, obtained from the three kingdoms of nature, are arranged according to Cleaveland on mineralogy, to Jussieu on botany, and to Cuvier on zoology : designed for the use of the members of the Vermont Academy of Medicine, and also as a manual for the practitioner of medicine

Author(s):
Allen, J. A. (Jonathan Adams), 1787-1848
Publication:
Middlebury [Vt.] : Printed by J.W. Copeland, 1823
Subject(s):
Materia Medica

15694. Report of the Committee on Adulterations and Sophistications of Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, etc: presented to the American Medical Association at its third annual meeting, held in Cincinnati, May, 1850

Author(s):
American Medical Association. Committee on Adulterations and Sophistications of Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, etc.
Publication:
Philadelphia : T.K. & P.G. Collins, printers to the Association, 1850
Subject(s):
Drug Contamination
Drug and Narcotic Control
United States

15696. The druggist's general receipt book: containing numerous recipes for patent and proprietary medicines, druggists' nostrums, etc., factitious mineral waters, and powders for preparing them : with a veterinary formulary and table of veterinary material medica : also recipes for perfumery and cosmetics, beverages, dietetic articles, and condiments, trade chemicals, miscellaneous compounds used in the arts, domestic economy, etc. : with useful tables and memoranda

Author(s):
Beasley, Henry.
Publication:
Philadelphia : Lindsay and Blakiston, 1850
Subject(s):
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Food
Beverages
Household Products

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