Nicolas Gabriel CLERC
Histoire naturelle de l'homme considéré dans l'état de maladie ; ou la médecine ramenée à sa première simplicité
Chez Lacombe|à Paris 1767|13 x 20 cm|2 tomes en un volume relié
First edition.
Near-contemporary half vellum binding with small corners, ca 1800. Smooth spine with title in black ink. 2 small splits at head, another at foot.
Epistemological and philosophical approach to medicine. The author traces back to Hippocrates to understand how medicine has evolved and returns to simple principles, based on observation, ridding medicine of too many remedies that contaminate it. Thus Clerc returns to Hippocrates' opinions on air and climate, and their influence on disease. The second volume has a more practical aspect and abounds with clinical examples and remedies, often very simple, such as milk. The final chapters concern particular themes such as poisons, diseases in Brazil and diseases in animals, particularly horned beasts.
Near-contemporary half vellum binding with small corners, ca 1800. Smooth spine with title in black ink. 2 small splits at head, another at foot.
Epistemological and philosophical approach to medicine. The author traces back to Hippocrates to understand how medicine has evolved and returns to simple principles, based on observation, ridding medicine of too many remedies that contaminate it. Thus Clerc returns to Hippocrates' opinions on air and climate, and their influence on disease. The second volume has a more practical aspect and abounds with clinical examples and remedies, often very simple, such as milk. The final chapters concern particular themes such as poisons, diseases in Brazil and diseases in animals, particularly horned beasts.
€350