Historical Bibliography Updated: July 14, 2026
Medicina gerocomica; or the Galenic art of preserving old men’s healths.
London: J. Isted, 1724.
The first English book devoted to gerontology. Digital facsimile of the second edition (1725) from the Internet Archive at this link.
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| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #1595 |
| Permanent Link | https://beta.historyofmedicine.com/id/1705 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | medicina-gerocomica-or-the-galenic-art-of-preserving-old-mens-healths |
Geographic Context
Publication place: London