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| Author | Paulus, Aegineta, 625?-690? |
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| Translator | Adams, Francis, 1796-1861 |
| Title | The seven books of Paulus Ægineta, volume 1 (of 3) : translated from the Greek: with a commentary embracing a complete view of the knowledge possessed by the Greeks, Romans, and Arabians on all subjects connected with medicine and surgery |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Printed for the Sydenham Society, 1844, pubdate 1846, pubdate 1847. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "The Seven Books of Paulus Ægineta, Volume 1" translated by Francis Adams is a scientific publication rooted in ancient medical literature, likely written in the mid-19th century. This work presents a comprehensive translation of the notable medical texts of Paulus Ægineta, emphasizing the knowledge and practices of the Greeks, Romans, and Arabians in the fields of medicine and surgery. The book serves not only as a translation but also includes commentaries that highlight the ancient understandings of various medical topics. The opening portion of the book includes the author's preface, where he discusses the motivations behind the translation and commentary, emphasizing the need for a systematic overview of ancient medical knowledge. The work aims to rectify the neglect of these ancient texts in modern medicine and to provide a valuable resource for medical practitioners and scholars. The first sections detail the author's approach to healthcare, the necessity for translations that were previously lacking in the English language, and a brief introduction to the content of the first book, which covers topics ranging from the management of pregnant women and infant care to dietary recommendations and medical observations from ancient times. The text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of ancient medical practices as the volume continues. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | R: Medicine |
| Subject | Medicine |
| Subject | Medicine, Greek and Roman |
| Subject | Medicine, Arab |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70531 |
| Release Date | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 119 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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