The Works of Rabelais Faithfully Translated From the French, with Variorum Notes, and Numerous Illustrations by Gustave Dore

Rabelais, Francois

Published by Chatto and Windus, London, 1884

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Francois Rabelais. The Works of Rabelais. Faithfully Translated From the French, with Variorum Notes, and Numerous Illustrations by Gustave Dore. London: Chatto and Windus, [n.d.] (1874). First Edition Thus. 640 pp. Thick 12mo (7 1/4" x 5"). Bookplate of Lewis Hill Weed[ Lewis H. Weed was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He received his B.A. in 1908 and his M.A. in 1909, both from Yale University, and his M.D. in 1912 from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. After his graduation from medical school, Weed served two years as Arthur Tracy Cabot Fellow in charge of surgical research at Harvard University, under his former professor Harvey Cushing. In 1914, he returned to Johns Hopkins as instructor of anatomy in the school of medicine; in 1919, he was named head of the department. Weed served as dean of the school of medicine from 1923 until 1929, and as director of the medical school until 1946. In 1939, Weed was appointed chairman of the Division of Medical Sciences of the National Research Council. In 1947, he resigned his Johns Hopkins posts in order to devote more attention to this position. Weed's research dealt largely with cerebrospinal fluid and with the development of the membranes that surround the central nervous system. He discovered the origin of the cerebrospinal fluid and mapped out its circulation, an accomplishment which led to a number of important clinical developments.]. Small stain to f.f.e.p. Beautifully bound in half burgandy morocco over marbled paper-covered boards, gilt decorated backstrip with gilt title in compartment formed by two raised bands, marbled endpapers, frontpiece with tissue guard, t.e.g.; very good. 640 pp. A lovely copy. No publication date listed but presumed to be CA 1884.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Works of Rabelais Faithfully Translated From the French, with Variorum Notes, and Numerous Illustrations by Gustave Dore
• Publisher: Chatto and Windus, London
• Publication Date: 1884
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Gustav Dore
• Edition: 1st U.K. Edition, Thus
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Issued Without a Dust Jacket