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Dr. John Fothergill and his friends: chapters in eighteenth century life.
1919BBL1367London:: Macmillan 1919. 1919. 8vo. xxiv 434 pp. Frontis. 13 illus. Original blue cloth gilt-stamped spine title; spine ends rubbed. Ownership signature of H. Stewart Burndy bookplate. Very good. " . . . a well arranged study of eighteenth century medical life and character. In writing it Dr. Fox made full use of his great knowledge of the period; moreover by inheritance and conviction he was well equipped to describe the life and times of the most prominent member of the Society of Friends in the eighteenth century." R. HINGSTON FOX M.D. F.R.C.P. Br Med J. 1924 May 3; 13305: p. 806. PROVENANCE: A "well-known medical practitioner" Dr. H. M. Stewart B.A. M.B. B.C. fl. ca. 1893-1930 of the University of Cambridge from "Walton House" Dulwich was working at Guy's as a dresser in the eye ward and a clerk to the anaesthetist. He also served as President of the Physical Society. Member Sydenham District Medical Society. His wife was related to Arthur Shipley. See: Guy's Hospital Reports 1893. Macmillan, 1919. hardcover books
