The surgion's directorie, for young practitioners, in anatomie, wounds, and cures, &c. ... Very usefull ... upon any sodaine accidents. And may well serve, as a noble exercise for gentlewomen, and others / [Thomas Vicary].

  • Vicary, Thomas, -1561
Date:
1651
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Credit: The surgion's directorie, for young practitioners, in anatomie, wounds, and cures, &c. ... Very usefull ... upon any sodaine accidents. And may well serve, as a noble exercise for gentlewomen, and others / [Thomas Vicary]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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