Lectures on the theory and practice of medicine given by Andrew Duncan, 1774-1776
Scope and Contents
Duncan (Andrew) Sen. M.D. Lectures on the theory and practice of medicine. n.d. 2 vols.
Dates
- Creation: 1774-1776
Creator
- Duncan, Andrew, 1744-1828 (the elder | British physician | Professor at University of Edinburgh) (Presenter, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Biographical / Historical
Duncan was a medical student at the University of Edinburgh, and later became a professor of medicine at the University following the absence of Dr Drummond between 1774 and 1776.
Full Extent
1 volume
Custodial History
Book plate of Robert Cecil Gale (d. 1958). Date pencilled in the back flyleaf: "20-1-82." Purchased from Dr. E.T. McElligot in Dec. 1958.
Previous references
Dk.3.50; Dk.3.51
Physical Description
Vol.I: Marbled cover. Brown leather bound. Banded spine. Title on binding, red leather overlay: "Practice of Medicine I."
Vol. II: Feathered cover. Leatherbound. Banded spine. Title on binding: "Practice of Medicine II."
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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