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The elements of materia medica : comprehending the natural history, preparation, properties, composition, effects and uses of medicines / by Jonathan Pereira, F.R.S. & L.S.
- Pereira, Jonathan, 1804-1853.
- Date
- 1839-1840
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About this work
Publication/Creation
London : Longman, Orme, Brown, Green and Longmans, 1839-1840.
Physical description
2 volumes : illustrations ; 22 cm
Series
Notes
Vol. 1: xx, 559 p. ; vol. 2: xl, 1440 p
With half-title pages
Errata: p. [xxi] of vol. 1 and p. 1440 of vol. 2
Dedication page in vol. 1 to Henry Clutterbuck. Dedication page in vol. 2 to John Lindley
Bibliographic information
Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents
Contents: v. 1. General action and classification of medicine, and the mineral materia medica.--v. 2. Vegetable and animal materia medica
Type/Technique
Languages
- English
Where to find it
Location of original
This material has been provided by King’s College London. The original may be consulted at King’s College London.