Lecture introductory to the course of theory and practice of medicine in the medical department of Pennsylvania College, Philadelphia : for the session 1844-45 / by William Darrach, M.D. ; published by the class ; November 1944.

  • Darrach, William, 1796-1865.
Date:
1844
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Credit: Lecture introductory to the course of theory and practice of medicine in the medical department of Pennsylvania College, Philadelphia : for the session 1844-45 / by William Darrach, M.D. ; published by the class ; November 1944. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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