SHORT, Thomas.

The Natural, Experimental, and Medicinal History of the Mineral Waters of Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire, particularly those of Scarborough. Wherein, They are carefully examined and compared, their Contents discovered and divided, their Uses shewn and explained, and an Account given of their Discovery and Alterations. Together with the Natural History of the Earths, Minerals and Fossils through which the Chief of them pass.

Five engraved plates (four folding). 10 p.l., xxii, 359, [3] pp. Large 4to, cont. panelled calf (well rebacked). London: Printed for the Author & sold by F. Gyles, 1734. First edition of this publication sponsored by the Royal Society. Short (1690-1772), physician, established his practice at Sheffield, and wrote a series of books on mineral waters, tea and other beverages, and medicine in general. Very good crisp copy. D.N.B., XVIII, pp. 154-55. Hirsch, V, pp. 251-52.

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