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Destiny Publications Invites You to Browse Our Antique Books, Bottles & More ~ DISCOUNT ~ We combine multiple items to save you on shipping An Account of the Foxglove, and Some of its Medical Uses: With Practical Remarks on Dropsy, and Other Diseases By : William Withering "William Withering (1741-1799) discovered the efficacy of digitalis in the treatment of cardiac edema by analyzing a folk remedy and observing that the active ingredient was found in the common foxglove plant (Digitalis purpurea), which had been used in other herbal remedies for asthma. Withering not only pointed out the cases in which it could be prescribed with advantage but also determined the correct dosage. " [LeFanu, William R. Notable Medical Books from the Lilly Library, Indiana University. P. 139] William Withering (1741-1799) was an English botanist, geologist, chemist, physician and the discoverer of digitalis. In 1776, he published The Botanical Arrangement of all the Vegetables Naturally Growing in Great Britain, an early and influential British Flora. It was the first in English based on the then new Linnaean taxonomy - a classification of all living things - devised by the eminent Swedish botanist and physician Carolus Linnaeus (1707- 1778). In 1785 he was elected a Fellow of the very prestigious Royal Society and also published his An Account of the Foxglove and Some of its Medical Uses, With Practical Remarks on Dropsy and Other Diseases. In 1787 he was elected a Fellow of the Linnaean Society in recognition of his contribution to botany. Subsequently the plant Witheringia solanacea was named in his honour, and he became known on the continent of Europe as The English Linnaeus . A word about the fantastic books from the Classics of Medicine etc Library Series. These extraordinary publications showcase the artistic approach to bookmaking utilized by the book smiths of yesteryear. Each volume is sumptuously bound in top quality cowhide leather with raised bands accenting the spine. Intricate designs on boards and spine are finely die stamped in 22 karat gold, as is the spine lettering. Marble-patterned or silk moire endleaves, often specially commissioned for each book, a satin ribbon bookmark and 22 karat finely gilded page edges complete the old world touches to these unique tomes. Their commanding shelf presence lends a classic air to a grouping of modern books, while still comfortably at home among a collection of antiquarians. Unquestionably a book crafted with the book-lover in mind. Due to the historical significance of the titles chosen for the series and the splendid craftsmanship utilized in their publication, these prized works command top dollar on the collector's market. Please check our ebay store for other editions currently available from this series. Publisher : Classics of Medicine Library Publication Date : 1979 (originally published in 1785) Edition : First thus P ages : 207 Illustrations : A fold-out, color frontis piece. Book Size : 8vo Condition : Fine, Like New condition. Includes the 19 page booklet "Notes From The Editors" which is often sold separately from the book or missing. International Buyers - Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Check out our exclusive Collector's Reference Series and affordable rare book selection on cd-rom offered only by ~ Destiny Publications!!! on these out-of-print books on cd-rom If you have any... read more

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