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MEAD, RICHARD. A Mechanical Account of Poisons. Folding engraved plate depicting oral anatomy of viper. [16], 189, [2] pages. 8vo, modern 1/2 calf, spine darkened; scattered foxing, inscription dated 1821 in outer margin of title. London: J. M. for Ralph Smith, 1708
Second edition, revised and enlarged, of Mead's first book. "His purpose was to explain the effects poisons have on the body in accordance with the precepts of the Iatrophysical School . . . His essays cover various minerals, plants, noxious odors, and opium, as well as the viper, tarantula, and mad dog"--Heirs of Hippocrates 766 (1702 original edition).
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