Book Description

An Essay On Fevers. John Huxham 1796 The Sixth Edition. John Huxham (1692-1768) was best known for this study of fevers. He discusses the conditions under which fever appears, different types of fever, and remedies he thought would cure them. This book records the first use of the word Influenza by an English physician (p. 20). With slip case An exceptional and handsome copy.
Author John Huxham
Date 1796
Binding Hard
Publisher Printed for J. Hinton
Condition Near Fine

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