1. The modern philosopher, or Terrible tractoration: in four cantos, most respectfully addressed to the Royal College of Physicians, London Author(s): Fessenden, Thomas Green, 1771-1837 Publication: Philadelphia : From the Lorenzo Press of E. Bronson, 1806 Subject(s): Societies, MedicalQuackeryEnglandPerkins, Elisha, 1741-1799.Perkinean Institution, London.