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1776 Domestic Medicine & Diseases by William Buchan Antiquarian Medical Book 5th

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1776 Domestic Medicine & Diseases by William Buchan Antiquarian Medical Book 5th

Domestic Medicine: Or, A Treatise On The Prevention & Cure Of Diseases by Regimen & Simple Medicines With An Appendix, Containing A Dispensatory For The Use Of Private Practitioners
By William Buchan
Printed for W. Strahan; T. Cadell: London 1776 (Fifth Edition)

" William Buchan's Domestic Medicine: Or, A Treatise on the Prevention and Cure of Diseases by Regimen and Simple Medicines is an influential 18th-century medical manual designed to bring practical healthcare knowledge into the hands of ordinary people. First published in 1769 and widely reprinted thereafter, the work promotes the idea that many illnesses can be prevented or alleviated through proper diet, cleanliness, ventilation, and moderation in daily habits. Buchan emphasizes the importance of early intervention, clear symptom recognition, and the use of readily available remedies, reflecting Enlightenment values of education, rationality, and public health reform.

The book also contains an appendix functioning as a simplified dispensatory, offering detailed descriptions of medicinal preparations, dosages, and uses intended for private practitioners and informed householders. By avoiding overly technical language, Buchan makes medical advice accessible beyond the professional physician class, empowering rural families and communities with tools to manage common ailments. Its wide circulation across Britain, Europe, and America helped shape popular medical practice well into the 19th century, cementing its place as one of the most enduring and influential health guides of its era."
Both covers detached with old tape repair attempts as shown. First few pages including title have been glued at some point as a binding repair effort - details shown, no loss of content. Front page cluster & leaf has detached with cover otherwise no loose pages and remainder of text block binding is in good shape. No missing pages - book is complete. Pages are generally clean with some light spotting. An excellent reading copy or prime candidate for binding repairs across 756 pages. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 21.5cm x 14cm x 5.5cm - 756 Pages

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Condition: Acceptable
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: ["Original Leather Bindings", "Detached Covers"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Science & Medicine
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Both covers detached with old tape repair attempts as shown. First few pages including title have been glued at some point as a binding repair effort - details shown, no loss of content. Front page cluster & leaf has detached with cover otherwise no loose pages and remainder of text block binding is in good shape. No missing pages - book is complete. Pages are generally clean with some light spotting. An excellent reading copy or prime candidate for binding repairs across 756 pages. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: William Buchan
Publisher: W. Strahan; T. Cadell: London
Year Printed: 1776
Sub-subject: Medical Reference