The SICK MAN'S FRIEND, Shewing the Medical Properties and Use of the Most Valuable Medical Roots and Herbs, and How to Apply Them, in the Cure of Diseases in Domestic Practice. From the First Authority, Together with Many Valuable Recipes.
Boston: Published for the Author. J. Amsbury, Jr., Printer, Tauton. 1840. 1st edition thus, American Imprints 40-5950. 23, [1 (Index)] pp. "The roots and herbs enumerated in this treatise, together with this book, may be found at H. Winchester & Co.'s store, rear of 49 Hanover Street, Boston, wholesale and retail, very reasonable." -- t.p. verso. Woodcut of Pleurisy Root to top half of first page of text. 8vo. 9" x 5". Printed self-wrappers, stitched [lacking blue paper covers?]. Now housed in a clear archival mylar sleeve. General wear, age-toning & spotting. Some edge rash. Old penciled sum to p. 24 margin. Withal, a VG copy. Item #51184
An abbreviated version of a much larger work first published in 1835, with a distinct & specific focus on the vegetarian realm.
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