Principles recognized by scientific men applied to the ether controversy.

  • Abbot, Jos. Hale (Joseph Hale), 1802-1873.
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[1848]
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Credit: Principles recognized by scientific men applied to the ether controversy. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library at Yale University, through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library at Yale University.

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