Boisson

1722 · 64189 — London UK: Printed for George Strahan; G. Strahan 1725; 1722. Two works in one vol. Small 8vo. xx 24 232; 2 iv 10 133 plus 3 pp. of publisher’s ads. First title w/ ruled borders both works with head- and tail-pieces historiated initials flower ornaments on p. 77 and several leaves with contemporary manuscript marginalia. Contemporary English paneled calf red & gilt morocco spine label perished raised bands front hinge split edgewear scuffing occasional light interior toning still a G copy w/ extended notes on endpapers for particular curatives and citations for remedies of certain diseases from the library of Eleanore Weinstock. Fourth editions of both treatises which “were essentially practical guides that placed considerable emphasis on the medical wisdom of moderation in diet and drink. . . In medical theory for example he was much committed to directing attention from the body’s fluids to its fibrous solids his uncited guide in this matter almost certainly being the influential Leiden professor Hermann Boerhaave.†One of the drugs he urges in dealing with pain common miseries and other medical issues was Opium with its “wonderful effects. . . which when properly prescribed and prudently managed is a most certain and sudden relief in all exquisite and intense pain p. 213.†Cheyne 1671-1743 was a Scottish physician and mathematician who first lived in Scotland before moving to London in the early 1700’s and he focused his practice and writings on the lay reader. Much of his commonsense advice in these two works was based upon his own hypochodria gouty arthritis and continue struggle with obesity. See: DNB IV pp. 217-219; DSB III pp. 244-245; Cushing C212 1st work C213 2nd work; Garrison & Morton 4487 Osler 2303 2300; Wellcome II p. 338; Heirs of Hippocrates 761 London 1724. Printed for George Strahan; G. Strahan, hardcover