Historical Bibliography Updated: July 14, 2026
Memoirs for the natural history of humane blood, especially the spirit of that liquor.
London: S. Smith, 1684.
The first analysis of blood, Boyle’s Memoirs may be considered the first scientific study in physiological chemistry, exhibiting methods which have become universally adopted. This is Boyle’s most important medical work.
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| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
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| Entry Number | #861 |
| Permanent Link | https://beta.historyofmedicine.com/id/766 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | memoirs-for-the-natural-history-of-humane-blood-especially-the-spirit-of-that-liquor |
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Publication place: London