Volume 1

Elements of the theory and practice of physic and surgery / by John Aitken, M. D. fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons; one of the surgeons of the Royal Infirmary; member of the Royal Medical Society-of Edinburgh; member of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland; lecturer on the practice of physic; and on anatomy, surgery, and chemistry ; in two volumes.

  • Aitken, John, -1790.
Date:
1783
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Credit: Elements of the theory and practice of physic and surgery / by John Aitken, M. D. fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons; one of the surgeons of the Royal Infirmary; member of the Royal Medical Society-of Edinburgh; member of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland; lecturer on the practice of physic; and on anatomy, surgery, and chemistry ; in two volumes. 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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