The art of invigorating and prolonging life, by food, clothes, air, exercise, wine, sleep, &c. and peptic precepts, pointing out agreeable and effectual methods to prevent and relieve indigestion, and to regulate and strengthen the action of the stomach and bowels ... : to which is added, the pleasure of making a will ... / By William Kitchiner.

  • Kitchiner, William, 1775?-1827.
Date:
1824
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Credit: The art of invigorating and prolonging life, by food, clothes, air, exercise, wine, sleep, &c. and peptic precepts, pointing out agreeable and effectual methods to prevent and relieve indigestion, and to regulate and strengthen the action of the stomach and bowels ... : to which is added, the pleasure of making a will ... / By William Kitchiner. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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