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A New Theory of Consumptions and Health Advice
A lengthy 18th century pamphlet discusses a new theory of consumption or phthisis detailing its history symptoms and stages. It critiques causes and offers care methods including drinking sleeping exercise and living tips. The text notes various medicines opinions on healing lung ulcers and advertises books and remedies including hounds and horses for sale, with a reward for a missing apprentice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varians
Benjamin Martes
R.knaplock
Bishop Head
St. Paul’s
E. Bell
Cross-Neys
Cornbill
Hooke
Dyellad
Fleet-streets
Wellminter Hall
Duckett
George Inn
Holborn
Whitacer
Angelio Done
Thail