American modern practice, or, A simple method of prevention and cure of diseases : according to the latest improvements and discoveries, comprising a practical system adapted to the use of medical practitioners of the United States : to which is added an appendix, containing an account of many domestic remedies recently introduced into practice, and some approved formulae applicable to the diseases of our climate / by James Thacher.
| Author/creator | Thacher, James |
| Other author | Jennings, Samuel K. (Samuel Kennedy), 1771-1854. |
| Other author | Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Boston : E. Read, 1817 (London : C. Norris) |
| Description | [2], iv, [3]-744 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Simple method of prevention and cure of diseases |
| Variant title | Instructions for vaccine inoculation, commonly called vaccination |
| Variant title | Inquiry into the effects of spirituous liquors upon the human body |
| Variant title | Letters and certificates recommending the patent portable warm and hot bath |
| Local note | Laupus-Library's copy imperfect: missing p. 743-744. |
| General note | Copyright statement (p. [2]) is dated Dec. 30, 1816. |
| General note | "Historical sketch of medical science, and the sources and means of medical instruction in the United States": p. [3]-66. |
| General note | "An inquiry into the effects of ardent spirits" by Benjamin Rush (p. 104-128) was separately published in Philadelphia in 1787 under title: An inquiry into the effects of spirituous liquors upon the human body. |
| General note | "Vaccine inoculation" (p. 381-383) was separately published in Philadelphia in 1807 under title: Instructions for vaccine inoculation, commonly called vaccination. |
| General note | "Dr. Jennings' patent portable warm and hot bath" (p. 676-683) consists of extracts from S. K. Jennings' Letters and certificates recommending the patent portable warm and hot bath (Norfolk [Va.] 1816) |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Acquisitions source | Laupus- Country Doctor Museum |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | History Collection Books - Does not circulate | WZ 270 T359B 1817 | ✔ Available |