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1907 MEDICOLOGY Book, Layered Anatomic Charts #1369218

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1907 MEDICOLOGY Book, Layered Anatomic Charts #1369218
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"Medicology or Home Encyclopedia of Health. A Complete Family Guide. Abounding in Practical Household Information on the Structure and Functions of the Human Body, the Laws of Hygiene, Diet, Accidents and Emergencies, Accessory Treatments and Remedies, Air and Exercise, Sanitary House-Building, Duties of Mothers, Care of Children, Art and Science of Nursing and Cooking, Home Administration of Medicines." By Joseph G. Richardson, M.D., and others ("A Large and Able Corps of Medical Practitioners, Lecturers, and Teachers"). The spine describes it as "Ten Books in One by Twenty Specialists." I simply can't do justice in either words or limited photos to this marvelous window into medical history. The illustrations include various medicinal plants; various arteries, the right and wrong ways to hold a baby, sectional views of the brain; forms of eczema, a multitude of body parts and systems; smallpox, the effects of alcohol (in Colors) on the stomach; "Womanhood--Portrait of Healthfful Lady," typhoid poison, microscopic objects in water; and on and on and on. PLEASE SEE THE PHOTOS! And these are just examples of the illustrations, many of which are chromolithographs. The information included is vast, from the trivial to the serious. To name a few: Quick Methods of Telling Your Complaints; herbal treatments for beauty, Passions of Grief and Fear, homeopathic remedies, reasons why boys should not smoke. This book is truly a treasure! As to condtion: the photo shows a faded area on the ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1907</td></tr>

<tr><td>Maker:University Medical Society</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:4.5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:10</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:7.5</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:1907 MEDICOLOGY Book, Layered Anatomic Charts</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Plainwell, MI</td></tr>
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