A Leechbook or Collection of Medical Recipes of the Fifteenth Century 1934 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163205488)

""A Leechbook or Collection of Medical Recipes of the Fifteenth Century"" is a book compiled and edited by Warren R. Dawson in the year 1934. The book contains a collection of medical recipes that were used in the fifteenth century. The recipes were compiled from various sources, including manuscripts and printed books, and were used by physicians, surgeons, and apothecaries of the time. The book is divided into chapters that cover different medical conditions such as fevers, wounds, and digestive problems. Each chapter contains a number of recipes for treating the specific condition, along with instructions on how to prepare and administer the remedies. The book provides a fascinating insight into the medical practices of the fifteenth century and is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine.The Texts of Manuscripts No. 136 of the Medical Society of London, Togther with a Transcript into Modern Spelling, Transcribed and Edited with an Introduction, Notes and Appendix.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Warren R. Dawson
ISBN-10: 1163205486
ISBN-13: 9781163205488
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 350
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d