Publisher's Synopsis
This medical handbook provides a detailed guide to surgical and clinical procedures in 19th century Brazil. The author draws on his extensive experience as a professor and practitioner of medicine in Rio de Janeiro, and covers topics such as wound care, amputation, and childbirth. The book also contains a comprehensive materia medica, detailing the properties and applications of various medicinal substances. This book is a valuable resource for historians of medicine and medical practitioners.
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