Commonplace book, 1776., 1776. Digital
Scope and Contents
Contains notes taken from published lectures or works by other physicians, including Hermann Boerhaave, a Dr. Gregories (possibly Scottish physician John Gregory), and William Cullen. There are also notes on "Schomberg's Van Swieten," a single-volume abridgement of a three-volume work entitled Van Swieten's Commentaries on the Aphorisms of Boerhaave, authored by Ralph Schomberg in 1762. Topics include the human organs and body parts, such as the brain, arteries, spleen, and gall bladder, and diseases like diabetes. Includes notes on sleep in humans and other animals, as well.
Dates
- Creation: 1776.
Language of Materials
Collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Access requires advance notice. Contact Public Services for further information.
Extent
0.31 cubic feet (1 letter size document box and one half legal size document box)Creator
- From the Collection: Hastings, Seth, 1745-1830. (Person)
- From the Collection: Hastings, Seth, 1780-1861. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Center for the History of Medicine (Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine) Repository
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