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DELIRAMENTA CATARRHI: Or, The Incongruities, Impossibilities, and Absurdities Couched under the Vulgar Opinio of Defluxions Hardcover - 1650

by Helmont, Jean Baptiste Van; Dr. Wlather Charleton, translator

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London: E. G. for William Lee. This translation, With Charleton's paraphrasing, was Charleton's first literary work. A rare work by "one of the founders of biochemistry. He was the first to realize he physiological importance of ferments and gases, and indeed invented the word 'gas.' He introduced the gravimetric idea in the analysis of urine." (See Garrison Morton 665). 10 pages of translator's preface, 75 pages of Helmont's work. With some marginal marks. Slight water stain on some pages. Bound in modern full polished calf with gilt lettering on spine. . Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition in English. 1650.
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  • Title DELIRAMENTA CATARRHI: Or, The Incongruities, Impossibilities, and Absurdities Couched under the Vulgar Opinio of Defluxions
  • Author Helmont, Jean Baptiste Van; Dr. Wlather Charleton, translator
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition in English
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Publisher E. G. for William Lee, London
  • Date 1650
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 022844

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