Horse Diseases--therapy, Horses--Diseases--Treatment, Veterinary drugs, Veterinary drugs--Early works to 1800, SF951 .G53 1729
(from t. p.) Containing first, a description of the medicinal simples commonly made use of in the Diseases of Horses, with their Virtues and Manner... Show more(from t. p.) 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 ... tending to their right Administration. To which is also 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. by W. Gibson. The author statement appears on the t.p. after the edition statement. With a leaf of advertisements bound after the preface. Includes index. Head- and tail-pieces; initials. Printed in double columns. Main Heritage Shelves General SF951 .G53 1729 Book Item-ID: i23350891 BIB-ID: 2498781 Show less
by Sidney Hall. Relief shown by hachures. Also numbered "28." This is a beautiful map of Persia from Sidney Hall's extremely scarce 1835 New General... Show moreby Sidney Hall. Relief shown by hachures. Also numbered "28." This is a beautiful map of Persia from Sidney Hall's extremely scarce 1835 New General Atlas. It covers from Kouk Daria (Garaboazkoi Basin) to the Indian Ocean and the mouths of the Indus Rover and the Great Rann of Kutch in India. It includes the modern day nations of Iran and Afghanistan as well as parts of Pakistan and Turkmenistan. Hall shows offshore reefs and banks in the Persian Gulf. Towns, rivers, mountains, islands and various other important topographical details are noted. Elevation throughout is rendered by hachure and political and territorial boundaries are outlined in color. He also notes several ruins, including the Ruins of Persepolis and the Ruins of Susa. Persia at this time was controlled by the powerful Qajar Dynasty of Shahs. - Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00920 Print Map Item-ID: i1140243x BIB-ID: 1172586 Show less
