An inaugural dissertation, on the chemical and medical properties of the persimmon tree, and the analysis of astringent vegetables : submitted to the examination of the Revd. John Ewing, S.T.P. provost ; the trustees and medical professors, of the University of Pennsylvania ; for the degree of Doctor of Medicine / by James Woodhouse, A.M. ; honorary member of the American and Philadelphia medical societies.

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