An Authentic Narrative of the Success of Tar-Water, in curing a great Number and Variety of Distempers, with Remarks, and Occasional Papers Relative to the Subject. To which are subjoined Two Letters from the Author of Siris.

PRIOR, Thomas.

Published by W. Innys C. Hitch and M. Cooper in Paternoster-Row; and C. Davis in Holborn,, London, 1746

About this Item

Dublin printed, London re-printed, first London edition, 20 cm x 13 cm iv - 192 pages some minor toning to contents, no inscriptions or marks. Recent 1/4 cloth binding over blue paper covered boards titled in black.The binding clean and tight with no splits or defects. Showing the medicinal properties of tar-water and the best manner of making it. George Berkeley published Siris, Philosophical Reflexions Berkeley took it upon himself to do what he could for the sick and settled upon tar-water as the best malady.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Authentic Narrative of the Success of Tar-Water, in curing a great Number and Variety of Distempers, with Remarks, and Occasional Papers Relative to the Subject. To which are subjoined Two Letters from the Author of Siris.
• Publisher: W. Innys C. Hitch and M. Cooper in Paternoster-Row; and C. Davis in Holborn,, London
• Publication Date: 1746
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good