A Compendium Of Domestic Medicine, Surgery And Materia Medica: With Directions For The Diet And Management Of The Sick Room (1850)

By Francis Gurney Smith

Book Overview

""A Compendium Of Domestic Medicine, Surgery And Materia Medica: With Directions For The Diet And Management Of The Sick Room"" is a comprehensive medical guide written by Francis Gurney Smith and originally published in 1850. The book covers a range of topics related to domestic medicine, including surgery, materia medica, and the management of the sick room. The guide provides detailed instructions on how to diagnose and treat a variety of common ailments and injuries, including fevers, coughs, cuts, bruises, and fractures. It also includes information on the proper use of various medical tools and equipment, such as bandages, splints, and syringes. In addition to medical advice, the book also offers guidance on how to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle, with specific recommendations for those who are sick or recovering from illness. The author emphasizes the importance of cleanliness, fresh air, and exercise in promoting good health. Overall, ""A Compendium Of Domestic Medicine, Surgery And Materia Medica"" is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to better understand and manage their own health or the health of their loved ones. Its practical advice and detailed instructions make it a useful reference for both medical professionals and laypeople alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166487687
• ISBN13: 9781166487683
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"