Blumenbach Fred (9 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a grand compendium of early 19th century physiological knowledge, was written by famed German physiologist, J.F. Blumenbach. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the understanding of the human body prevalent during that era. The author sought not just to describe various systems and functions but to explain their workings and causes through intricate reasoning and a keen eye for detail. Blumenbach's work delves deeply into the composition of the human body, exploring its constituent fluids and solids with remarkable thoroughness. His examination of the blood, in particular, stands out, revealing the presence of various components such as lymph, cruor, and the recently discovered plastic lymph. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of physiology, providing insights into the foundational principles that shaped our understanding of the human body and its functions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 602 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

hardcover. Condition: Good. 1828; London; fourth edition; leather covered boards with gilt titles titles; dentelle border on covers; moderate wear; leather is rubbed and scuffed, spine is cracking; marbled end papers; Previous owner's name on ffep; marbled page ends; Interior clean and unmarked; 8vo, 7 3/4" - 9 3/4" Tall; 582 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover. Full, original, brown leather. Maroon spine label. Leather worn and scuffed, but binding tight. 229 and 247 pages (two volumes bound together). Pages faded, but overall quite good condition. 1" strip missing from outer edge of front free endpaper. The name Sam Brown signed on the front free endpaper. Again on the half title. Again, in pencil, on the title page. Once more, smudged, on the final page. Bookplate of Joseph A. Humphreys on the inside front cover. Scarce. Dr. Samuel Brown was born in Rockingham County VA in 1769. He went to Dickinson College in 1787 and graduated in 1789 (a member of the 3rd class to graduate). After graduation he moved to Staunton VA to study medicine with his brother-in-law Dr. Alexander Humphreys. From Staunton, he went to Philadelphia to continue his studies with Dr. Benjamin Rush (signer of the Declaration of Independence). Then he went to Scotland to complete his studies at the University of Edinburgh, the leading Medical School in the English-speaking world. When he returned to the States, he moved from Maryland to Kentucky and eventually to New Orleans, setting up successful medical practices wherever he went. He wrote and published medical findings, corresponded with Thomas Jefferson, carried out the first smallpox inoculations in frontier Kentucky, and also found time to introduce the art of lithography to the United States - with his friend Bass Otis - which they presented to the American Philosophical Society in 1819. There are two historical markers to his memory in Lexington, KY. One at his law office recognizing that he was the first professor of chemistry, anatomy and surgery at the University there & also that he made innovations in steam distillation in the making of whiskey. The second marker recognizes his innovations in manufacture of gunpowder and his friendship and advice to the Lewis and Clark expedition. (Brown was friendly with Clark, who collected samples for him on the Expedition). He died in 1830. Joseph A. Humphreys is a bit trickier to track down, having lived a generation or two after Dr. Brown. He appears to have been Alexander Humphreys' grandson -- therefore he was Dr. Brown's sister's great nephew -- born in 1826 in Kentucky to David Humphreys & Sarah Scott. The gift inscriptions in the books, as well as the bookplate, were likely added by Joseph Humphries later in life (as he was only 4 when Brown died). It is a testament to Brown's reputation (both in his own family and without) that his grand-nephew would keep and cherish his medical books. Joseph Humphrey has attended medical school himself, but did not practice medicine. Please email with questions or to request photos.

Hardcover. First Thus. Octavo, 321 pp with 1 plate. Fair; bound in contemporary marbled paper with contemporary leather spine; some areas of discoloration and wear to spine edges and corners; binding tight; text block clean; folding plate present at back, intact with slight tear to attachment point; ex-library copy with usual markings, including a (torn) bookplate and call number in pencil on front pastedown, call number in white ink on spine, and library card pocket to back pastedown. MF consignment. 1355840. Special Collections.