The horseman's friend, or, Pocket counsellor / William B. McCrum.

  • McCrum, William B.
Date:
[1850?]
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Credit: The horseman's friend, or, Pocket counsellor / William B. McCrum. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the National Library of Medicine (U.S.), through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the National Library of Medicine (U.S.)

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