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
Other author Berkeley, George, 1685-1753.
Format Book
Publication InfoDublin : Printed; London, Re-printed, for W. Innys [etc.], 1746.
Description4, 192 pages : 21 cm
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General noteJessop, T. E. A bibl. of George Berkeley, 1934, no. 226.
General noteLargely testimonial letters on the effects of tar water and case histories collected by Prior.
General noteThe 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 noteIncludes index.
Acquisitions source Laupus- Robert W. Cihak History of Medicine Collection

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