The Miscellaneous Tracts Of The Late William Withering: To Which Is Prefixed A Memoir Of His Life, Character And Writings V1

By William Withering

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Miscellaneous Tracts Of The Late William Withering: To Which Is Prefixed A Memoir Of His Life, Character And Writings V1"" is a collection of various writings by William Withering, a renowned 18th-century British physician and botanist. The book includes essays, lectures, and scientific papers on a wide range of topics, including medicine, botany, and chemistry. The first volume of the book also includes a memoir of Withering's life, character, and writings, providing readers with insight into the author's personal and professional background. The memoir highlights Withering's contributions to the fields of medicine and botany, including his discovery of the medicinal properties of the foxglove plant and his development of the first effective treatment for dropsy, a condition characterized by excess fluid buildup in the body. Overall, this book is an important historical document that sheds light on the life and work of one of the most influential figures in the history of medicine and botany. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and medicine.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: 1432553542
• ISBN13: 9781432553548
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 500 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"