Skip to content

Observations on the Diseases of the Army, in Camp and Garrison. In Three Parts
Click for full-size.

Observations on the Diseases of the Army, in Camp and Garrison. In Three Parts with an Appendix, containing some Papers of Experiments, Read at several Meetings of the Royal Society. - 1752

by Pringle, John

  • Used
  • Hardcover
  • first

Description

London: Millar and D. Wilson and T. Payne, 1752., 1752. First printing. 8vo. xxiii, 431 pp. + [1] page Errata. Contemporary full calf binding with raised spinal bands. The work which founded modern military medicine: Pringle (1707-1782) was Physician-General of the British Army from 1744-1752. His books lay down the principles of military sanitation and hospital ventilation, pioneered in antisepsis, showed that jail and hospital fever are the same, improved ventilation on ships, barracks, jails, and mines, correlated the different forms of dysentery, and coined the name influenza. The preface includes an account of the origin of the Red Cross idea. Old inscription on title page "ex libris Society Medico Chirur Aberdee Livingston M.D." Livingston s signature is on front endpaper. Very good, contents unfoxed. Scarce in the first edition.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good.
Used: See description
NZ$3,340.00
NZ$8.35 Shipping to USA
Standard delivery: 5 to 14 days
More Shipping Options
Ships from Thomas Dorn ABAA (Georgia, United States)
The BIBLIO Guarantee | Ask Seller a Question

Details

  • Title Observations on the Diseases of the Army, in Camp and Garrison. In Three Parts with an Appendix, containing some Papers of Experiments, Read at several Meetings of the Royal Society.
  • Author Pringle, John
  • Edition 1st Edition
  • Publisher London: Millar and D. Wilson and T. Payne, 1752.
  • Date 1752
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 21211

About Thomas Dorn ABAA Georgia, United States

Specializing in: Africa, Big Game Hunting, Literary First Editions, Literature In Translation, Medicine, Philosophy, U. S. Presidents
Biblio member since 2005
Seller rating: This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.

Member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America and the International Leagure of Antiquarian Booksellers. I specialize in literary first editions, Africa -- exploration, big game hunting, flora & fauna, medical books, foreign literature in english translation, medicine, science, philosophy, and general antiquarian.

Terms of Sale: CALL (770-924-9688) or EMAIL (thomasdornbooks@mindspring.com) for credit card purchases or for further information. Payment by check, money order, or for your convenience, we gladly accept VISA, MasterCard & AMEX. Georgia residents please add 7% sales tax. All books fully guaranteed and may be returned within seven days (after notification) for any reason. DIGITAL IMAGES of any book readily available on request.Insured Priority Postage (USA): $6.00 first book, $3.00 each thereafter. Media Mail $4.00 for first book and $2.00 for each thereafter. Overseas orders calculated per order, per requirements. Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Browse books from Thomas Dorn ABAA

Hang on… we’re fetching the requested page.