An inquiry into the nature and treatment of gravel, calculus, and other diseases...

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  • London: Baldwin, Cradock, & Joy, 1821
By PROUT, William
London: Baldwin, Cradock, & Joy, 1821. FIRST EDITION. With 9 mounted coloured examples of sediments on the final leaf. Recent calf-backed marbled board, spine label. First edition. Prout was among the first to divided food components into fats, carbohydrates and proteins. This work led to his discovery that the gastric juice contains free hydrochloric acid.

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Title

An inquiry into the nature and treatment of gravel, calculus, and other diseases...

Author

PROUT, William

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Unknown

Publisher

Baldwin, Cradock, & Joy: London

Date

1821

Edition

FIRST EDITION


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