An authentick narrative of the success of tar-water, in curing a great number and variety of distempers : with remarks, and occasional papers relative to the subject. To which are subjoined, two letters from the author of Siris, shewing the medicinal properties of tar-water, and the best manner of making it / by Thomas Prior.
| Author/creator |
Prior, Thomas, 1681-1751 |
| Other author/creator | Berkeley, George, 1685-1753. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Dublin : Printed; London, Re-printed, for W. Innys [etc.], 1746. |
| Description | 4, 192 pages : 21 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| General note | Jessop, T. E. A bibl. of George Berkeley, 1934, no. 226. |
| General note | Largely testimonial letters on the effects of tar water and case histories collected by Prior. |
| General note | The two letters (p. 169-187) addressed to Thomas Prior, were from George Berkeley, author of Siris. The first was published anonymously in Dublin in 1744 as A letter to T----- P----, Esq., and was reprinted in London in the same year. (Cf. Jessop 33a, b, e) The text of the present edition differs slightly from that of the London reprint. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Acquisitions source | Laupus- Robert W. Cihak History of Medicine Collection |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Laupus | History Collection Books - Does not circulate | WZ 260 P958A 1746 | ✔ Available |