A translation of Anstey's Ode to Jenner: to which are added, two tables; one shewing the advantages of vaccine inoculation, the other containing instructions for the practice / By John Ring.

  • Anstey, Christopher, 1724-1805
Date:
1804
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: A translation of Anstey's Ode to Jenner: to which are added, two tables; one shewing the advantages of vaccine inoculation, the other containing instructions for the practice / By John Ring. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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