Author: D'ESCHERNY (David)
Title: A Treatise of the Causes and Symptoms of the Stone; and of the Chief Remedies now in Use to cure this Distemper. Containing, A History of Mrs. Stephen's Medicines, and her Receipt. Observations upon them. Answers to the Objections made against; and Cautions to those who use them. An Examination of the Lime-water and Soap, and Cases concerning them. Of Dr. Jurin's Lithontripticum, or Soap-lye; and Remarks relating thereunto. Of Soap. Of the Liquid Shell, and other Nostrums. Of Forcing and Softening Medicines. Cases of Persons who have taken Mrs. Stephens's Medicines in a solid Form, with the Sequel of a few printed before.
Description: London, Printed by J. Haberkorn: and Sold by J. Griffith; T. James; and J. Jolliffe, 1755. First Edition, viii, 146 pp., modern calf, spine gilt, a nice copy. The author is described as "Brother-in-law to Mrs. Stephens." Blake, p.116; Wellcome 11, p.454.

Keywords: Medicine ANTIQUARIAN