An essay on the means of lessening the effects of fire on the human body / by James Earle, Esq. F.R.S. surgeon extraordinary to the King and to his Majesty's household, and senior surgeon to St. Bartholomew's Hospital.

  • Earle, James, Sir, 1755-1817.
Date:
1799
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Credit: An essay on the means of lessening the effects of fire on the human body / by James Earle, Esq. F.R.S. surgeon extraordinary to the King and to his Majesty's household, and senior surgeon to St. Bartholomew's Hospital. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by University of Bristol Library. The original may be consulted at University of Bristol Library.

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