Author: ALLARD, H. J.,
Title: Dr. Vopiscus Fortunatus Plemp [1601-1671]
Description: [1884]. Wrappers (not original) No publisher. 11x14 cm. Loose at hinge. First pages repaired with paper tape. l Vopiscus (a name usually given to the surviving half of a twin) was born in Amsterdam, where he had a medical practice. In 1633 he was appointed professor of medicine at Louvain. He concentrated on the circulation of the blood and the movement of the heart.He became friends with Descartes.

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