Author: William B. Carpenter; Meredith Clymer
Title: Principles of Human Physiology, with Their Chief Applications to Pathology, Hygiene, and Forensic Medicine. Especially Designed for the Use of Students
Description: Philadelphia , Lea & Blanchard , 1843. First edition. Leather. The first American edition of this study of human physiology by William B Carpenter, with numerous woodcuts. English physician and physiologist William B Carpenter explores the physiology of human beings. The first American edition, published in 1843, with additions by the author, as well as notes and additions by Meredith Clymer. A study and comprehensive treatise of the principles of human physiology, and how they apply to diseases, hygiene, and medicine, looking at the actual condition of physiological science. An extensive treatise aimed to be read by students of physiology or medicine. Illustrated with numerous woodcuts in text. In a full calf binding. Externally rather worn with considerable shelf wear and rubbing to the leather, particularly to the spine and extremities of the boards. Fair damage to the spine. Minor cracking to the joints, which are holding firm. Internally, the hinges are slightly strained, holding firm. The binding is firm. With some foxing affecting the first and last few leaves particularly, and a spotting scattered throughout, some age toning to the leaves, as usual. Illustrated with numerous woodcuts in text.  Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

Keywords: physiology william b carpenter first editions william b carpenter Not Stated


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