JAMES LIND: FOUNDER OF NAUTICAL MEDICINE
by RODDIS, Louis H
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- Signed
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
NY: Henry Schuman, 1950. First Edition. Signed presentation from Roddis on the front endpaper: "Oct. 8, 1951. To: Stephen and Milly Ryan with the compliments and affectionate regards of the author, Lewis H. Roddis USN." James Lind [1716-1794), considered the "Father of Naval Hygiene," was a Scottish doctor. He was a pioneer of naval hygiene in the Royal Navy. By conducting one of the first-ever clinical trials, he developed the theory that citrus fruits cured scurvy. Roddis was an award-winning senior medical officer in the U.S. Navy. Books signed by Roddis are uncommon!. 8vo., blue cloth in dust jacket; 177 pages. Illustrated.. Very Good (covers bright; contents clean & tight); some wear (few small chips, especially to spine ends, short tears) d/j.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Antic Hay Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 57144
- Title
- JAMES LIND: FOUNDER OF NAUTICAL MEDICINE
- Author
- RODDIS, Louis H
- Illustrator
- Illustrated.
- Format/Binding
- 8vo., blue cloth in dust jacket; 177 pages
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition. Signed presentation from Roddis on the front endp
- Publisher
- Henry Schuman
- Place of Publication
- NY
- Date Published
- 1950
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About Antic Hay Books
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