OBSERVATIONS ON THE DISEASES OF THE ARMY. The Third Edition enlarged.
Pp. xxviii+435+[36](index, last errata), title page vignette, one text figure, appendix, index; post 8vo; early calf boards with double gilt rule border, later calf spine ruled in gilt around raised bands, with gilt lettered red leather title label, boards a trifle marked, edges lightly worn, fore-corners slightly bruised, small chip to top edge of upper board nest to spine; small inked scribble at gutter of upper free endpaper, the upper hinge just starting, early inked ownership inscription (dated 1822) at head of title page, with the writer's name cut from top edge of same, outer leaves browned at edges, a little light foxing and occasional slight soiling; printed for Millar; D. Wilson, T. Durham, T. Payne, London, 1761. *With occasional mispagination. First published in 1752. 'Pringle, founder of modern military medicine, was Physician-General of the British Army from 1744 to 1752. His books lay down the principles of military sanitation and the ventilation of barracks, gaols, hospital ships, etc. He did much to improve the lot of soldiers, and it was due to remarks in his book that foot-soldiers were given blankets when on service' [Garrison & Morton 2150, footnote]. Item #184672
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