The rational practice of physic / Of William Rowley.

London : Printed for the author, sold by E. Newbery [etc.], 1793.

4 volumes, VI plates (some folded) ; (8vo)

ESTC T20973

Roscoe, A470

"New editions, with considerable improvements, of the principal works, which the author hath published or written during these last thirty years"

Copy 1 Vol. 1 Note: T.p. of vol. i inscribed 'From the author Jany 1794. Kenyon' (i.e. Lord Kenyon).

I. Female, nervous, hysterical, hypochondriacal, and cancerous diseases. Letters on medical vanity, the abuse of hemlock, &c., &c.--II. Convulsions and spasms; lethargy, apoplexy, & palsy. The different species of gout. The bite of what has been called, a mad dog, &c.--III. One hundred & eighteen diseases of the eyes. The history and use of electricity in various disorders.--IV. The cure of ulcerated legs without rest, &c. The putrid, malignant sore throat. The cause of the deaths of children in scarlet and putrid fever, &c. Medical advice to the army and navy. Diet, containing the foods, &c. used in the whole world.