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| 100 | 1 | _aFord, Thomas K. | |
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_aThe Apothecary in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg : _bBeing an Account of his medical and chirurgical Services, as well as of his trade Practices as a Chymist |
| 246 | 1 | _aThe Apothecary in 18th-Century Williamsburg | |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aWilliamsburg craft series | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2018-12-17 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Apothecary in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg" by Thomas K. Ford is a historical account published in the late 20th century. This informative work explores the role and practices of apothecaries in Williamsburg, Virginia, during the 1700s, focusing particularly on their contributions to medical care and the pharmaceutical trade of the time. The book offers insights into both the medical practices and the commerce surrounding the profession in a burgeoning colonial America. In the book, Ford delves into the transformation of medical practices from the time of Galen to the reality of the 18th century. He highlights key figures, such as George Gilmer, who exemplified the multifaceted role of apothecary-surgeons, blending their medical knowledge with commerce. The work discusses the challenges faced by practitioners due to a lack of formal education and the regulations around medical practice, as well as the reliance on various herbal and chemical remedies. Ford provides a rich narrative of the social and economic implications of the apothecary trade, illustrating its essential position in the health and well-being of the colonial populace amid emerging medical theories and practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aPharmacists -- Virginia -- Williamsburg | ||
| 653 | _aPharmacy -- Virginia -- Williamsburg | ||
| 700 | 1 | _aGill, Harold B. | |
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