The mineral springs of western Virginia : with remarks on their use, and the diseases to which they are applicable. To which are added a notice of the Fauquier White Sulphur Spring, and a chapter on taverns, also a review of a pamphlet published by Dr. J.J. Mooreman / by William Burke.

  • Burke, William, M.D.
Date:
1846
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Credit: The mineral springs of western Virginia : with remarks on their use, and the diseases to which they are applicable. To which are added a notice of the Fauquier White Sulphur Spring, and a chapter on taverns, also a review of a pamphlet published by Dr. J.J. Mooreman / by William Burke. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library at Yale University, through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library at Yale University.

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    INTRODUCTION. The writer sincerely wishes that some more competent person had undertaken the task which he proposes to himself in the fol- lowing pages. As it is the opinion of many of his friends, however, that his position has given him advantages for observation of the properties and correct application of the Vir- ginia Springs, which few have possessed, and those friends have urged him to lay those views before the Public, he will essay to treat the subject in as clear, impartial, and common sense a manner, as his capacity will admit. The writer will neither wilfully exaggerate, nor aught set down in malice ; nor will hf make any statement of facts, of the truth ov which he is not personally assured, either e his own knowledge, or on information derive * from sources worthy of credit. His opinions