Complete Record - Heirs of Hippocrates No. 1124

JAMES THACHER (1754-1844) Observations on hydrophobia, produced by the bite of a mad dog, or other rabid animal. Joseph Avery 1812 301 [1] pp., col. plate. 21.2 cm.

For more information on this author or work, see number: 1123

Of special interest in this work on hydrophobia is a hand-colored drawing of the "skull-cap," a plant which was used (unsuccessfully) in treating the disease.

Cited references: Austin 1880; Cushing T40; Waller 4089