Richard M. Swiderski
McFarland & Co Inc
e druk, 2008
9780786435968
Quicksilver
A History of the Use, Lore and Effects of Mercury
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Paperback, 310 blz.
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EN
McFarland & Co Inc |
2008
ISBN13: 9780786435968
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Levertijd ongeveer 16 werkdagen
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Samenvatting
Traces the history of mercury in popular culture, beginning in the early 18th century when Dr Thomas Dover, nicknamed ""Dr Quicksilver,"" prescribed doses of raw mercury to clear out intestinal blockages and rid the body of syphilis and other diseases. This book details the role of mercury in several medical, industrial, and cultural applications.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9780786435968
Taal:EN
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:310
Uitgever:McFarland & Co Inc