Chemical and Medical Report of the Properties of the Mineral Waters - Of Buxton, Matlock, Tunbridge Wells, Harrogate, Bath, Cheltenham,

Klappentext First published in 1820, this report by physician Charles Scudamore (1779-1849) explores the composition of British mineral waters. Zusammenfassung When this report first appeared in 1820, mineral waters were often prescribed for various illnesses. It was with the medical profession in mind that physician Charles Scudamore (1779–1849) conducted his research into the chemical composition of these waters. Here he investigates nine British locations, meticulously documenting his results. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Preliminary statement of the general action of tests; Buxton; Matlock; Tunbridge Wells; Harrogate; Bath; Cheltenham; Leamington; Malvern Wells; Isle of Wight.

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• Authors: Charles Scudamore
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781108062022
• ISBN: 978-1-108-06202-2
• No. of pages: 282
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection - History of Medicine; Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - History of Medicine
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; England, MEDICAL / Public Health, MEDICAL / History, MEDICAL / Preventive Medicine, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, History of Medicine, Public health & preventive medicine, Public health and preventive medicine