The farriers dispensatory : in three parts. Containing first, A description of the medicinal simples, commonly made use of in the diseases of horses, with their virtues and manner of operation, distributed into proper classes, &c. Secondly, the preparations of simples, vegetable, animal and mineral; with an explanation of the most usual terms, both in the chymical and Galenical pharmacy.Thirdly, a number of useful compositions and receipts suited to the cure of all diseases, never before published; as also those of greatest account from Solleysell, Ruini, Blundevill, and other most celebrated authors, digested under their proper heads of powders, balls, drinks, ointments, charges, &c. The proper method of compounding and making them, with many other useful observations and improvements tending to their right administration. To which is added, a complete index of all the medicines contained in the book, whether simple or compound; with a table of diseases pointing to the remedies proper in each malady /
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | The second edition corrected. |
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| Item Description: | Edition statement precedes author's name on title page. Includes index. Publisher's advertisement on verso of leaf before title page; some copies have this leaf as the 11/12 of the preliminary pages. Head- and tail-pieces, and initials. Signatures: A⁶ B-X⁸ Y² Leaf A3 "Dedication" is signed "A2". |
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| Physical Description: | 12 unnumbered pages, 306 pages, 18 unnumbered pages ; 21 cm |