Forsyth, James S. (fl. 1824-33), surgeon and accoucheur, Walworth, Surrey

J.S. Forsyth, The mother's medical pocket book, containing advice to mothers and nurses relative to the rearing of infants ..., 2nd edition (London, ?1827). Author's copy, corrected and interleaved with additional text for a new edition, possibly unpublished. Mounted on f. 24 is an engraving, captioned by Forsyth 'An evening scene in the nursery. Washing with cold water.'

c. 1833

1 volume 1 volume: 145 × 97 mm., 89 ff.

Purchased from Hayward, 1912.

James S Forsyth was a surgeon and accoucheur in Walworth, Surrey.

Database description taken from that in: Richard Palmer, Catalogue of Western Manuscripts in the Wellcome Library for the History & Understanding of Medicine: Western Manuscripts 5120-6244 (London: The Wellcome Library for the History & Understanding of Medicine, 1999).