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1936 CE
#9589
Das Ich und die Abwehrmechanismen.
Translated into English by Anna Freud and Cecil Baines, as The ego and the mechanisms of defense. London: Hogarth Press, 1937.
1966 CE–1980 CE
#9588
The writings of Anna Freud. 8 vols.
1925 CE
#9587
Practical chiropody.
"The book reached its eighth edition in 1952, and there were seven reprints; a revised, ninth edition was published in 1956, after Runting's death, and there were several American editions as well as one in Spanish. T…
1781 CE
#9586
L’art de soigner les pieds, contenant: Un traité sur les cors, verrues, durillons, oignons, engelures, les accidens de ongles & leur difformité.
Laforest was the first to describe and illustrate the condition of hallux valgus. The second edition of this work (1782), "Augmentée d’un chapitre sur la manière de soigner les pieds des soldats en…
1914 CE
#9585
The text book of chiropody: A treatise bearing upon all the elements of medicine, of surgery and of the kindred sciences having for its purpose the thorough education of those who wish to learn and to practise the scientific care of the human foot in health and in diseases. Comp
" ... the first modern chiropodial book. This voluminous work attempted to combine all chiropodial knowledge up to that date, with outline of the basic sciences and the teachings of other medical disciplines. It is an…
1860 CE
#9584
Surgical and practical observations on the diseases of the human foot, with instructions for their treatment. To which is added advice on the management of the hand.
A controversial, and not necessarily original work, notable as having been written by Abraham Lincoln's chiropodist (podiatrist), who gained the confidence of Lincoln and served as Lincoln's representative to the Jewi…
1809 CE
#9583
A treatise on the origin, nature, & treatment of corns, and those affections of the joints of the toes termed bunyons.
Guthery characterized himself on the title page as "Chirurgo-Podist to the Royal Family." Digital facsimile from Google Books at this link.
1965 CE
#9582
The history of chiropodial literature.
1802 CE
#9581
An entire, new, and original work; being a complete treatise upon spinae pedum; containing several important discoveries. Illustrated with copperplates exhibiting the different species of spinae.
The first original British work on podiatry, with several illustrations, one hand-colored. Disappointed at being refused a medical degree, Lion, a German Jewish émigré, wrote this book, taking the unusua…
1921 CE
#9580
La radiologie et la guerre.
Digital facsimile from BnF Gallica at this link.
1823 CE
#9579
Bibliothek de Veterinairkunde.
An early attempt at a bibliography of the literature of veterinary medicine, including historical works. Strangely, the author cited publication dates only by their last 3 digits, thus 1800 is printed as 800, etc. Dig…
1809 CE
#9578
Examen de l'action de quelques végétaux sur la moelle épinière. Lu a l'Institut, le vingt-quatre avril 1809.
In 1809 Magendie presented to the Académie des Sciences and to the Société Philomatique the results of his first experimental work, which he carried out in collaboration with the botanist and phys…
1851 CE
#9577
Études historiques et critiques sur les médecins numismatistes: Contenant leur biographie et l'analyse de leurs écrits.
Digital facsimile from the Hathi Trust at this link.
1663 CE
#9576
Opera omnia: Tam hactenus excusa, hîc tamen aucta & emendata, quàm nunquam aliàs visa ac primùm ex auctoris ipsius autographis eruta curâ Caroli Sponii .... 10 vols.
![CARDANO, Girolamo [Gerolamo; Hieronymus Cardanus] (1501 – 1576)](/media/portraits/7679)
Digital facsimile from the Università degli Studi di Milano at this link.
1685 CE
#9575
Opera omnia, anatomica et medica partim jam antea excusa, sed plurimis locis ab ipso auctore emendata, & aucta, partim nondum edita. Nunc simul collecta, & diligenter recognita, per Timannum de Diemerbroeck ... quorum elenchum sequens pagina indicabit.
Edited by the author's son.
1829 CE–1837 CE
#9574
Histoire général et iconographie des lepidoptérès et des chenilles de l’Amerique septentrionale.
Includes illustrations from drawings by John Abbot.
1999 CE–2000 CE
#9573
The works of Robert Boyle. Edited by Michael Hunter and Edward B. Davis. 14 vols.
1995 CE
#9572
Bibliotheca Lavoisieriana: The catalogue of the library of Antoine Laurent Lavoisier.
1731 CE–1747 CE
#9571
The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: Containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants: Particularly, the forest-trees, shrubs, and other plants, not hitherto described, or very incorrectly figured by authors. Together with their descriptions in English and French. To which are added observations on the air, soil and waters: With remarks on agriculture, grain, pulse, roots &c. To the whole is prefixed a new and complete map of the countries treated of. 2 vols.
The only attempt to record the natural history of a region of America during the colonial period. Includes 220 fine handcolored etched plates after and by Catesby and mostly signed with his cipher, excepting plates 61…
1746 CE
#9570
Of birds of passage.
Catesby was one of the first ornithologists to study bird migration. Digital facsimile from the Royal Society at this link.
1702 CE
#9569
A mechanical account of poisons in several essays.
Mead performed numerous experiments, including tests with viper venom which lead to his book on poisons. His book describes their effects on the body in accordance with the precepts of the Iatrophysical School, which …
1992 CE
#9568
The Cleveland herbal, botanical, and horticultural collections: A descriptive bibliography of pre-1830 works from the libraries of the Holden Arboretum, the Cleveland Medical Library Association, and the Garden Center of Cleveland.
1897 CE
#9567
Photographic atlas of diseases of the skin. A series of eighty plates comprising one hundred illustrations photographed from life and colored by hand.
Large folio, issued in 16 parts, each image hand-colored and signed by Fox. This was physically the largest work and presumably the most expensive work issued by Fox.
1886 CE
#9566
A nomenclature of colors for naturalists, and compendium of useful knowledge for ornithologists.
Ridgway proposed a simple classification system, doing away with many subjective and evocative names that were currently popular. The work illustrated 186 colors. Digital facsimile from the Biodiversity Heritage Libra…
2002 CE
#9565
The evolution of the conservation movement, 1850-1920.
https://memory.loc.gov/ammem/amrvhtml/conshome.html "documents the historical formation and cultural foundations of the movement to conserve and protect America's natural heritage, through books, pamphlets, government…
1771 CE–1776 CE
#9564
Reise durch verschiedene Provinzen des Russischen Reichs. 3 vols.
"Between 1768 and 1774, he [Pallas] led an expedition to central Russian provinces, Povolzhye, Urals, West Siberia, Altay, and Transbaikal, collecting natural history specimens for the academy. He explored the Caspian…
2012 CE
#9563
Index Novus Litteraturae Entomologicae : Bibliography of the entomological literature from the beginning until 1863 : online database - version 1.0 - Senckenberg Deutsches Entomologisches Institut.
http://sdei.senckenberg.de/index/index.php "This database is a completely revised new edition of the "Index Litteraturae Entomologicae : Serie I : Die Welt-Literatur über die gesamte Entomologie bis inclusive 186…
1758 CE
#9562
Historia naturalis ranarum nostratium in qua omnes earum proprietates, praesertim quae ad generationem ipsarum pertinent, fusius enarrantur.
Text in Latin and German. Includes the life cycle of all species of frogs found in Germany. Spectacular hand-colored plates. Digital facsimile from Universitätsbibliothek Heidelberg at this link.
1740 CE–1761 CE
#9561
Die monatlich-herausgegeben Insecten-Belustigung. 4 vols.
Spectacular hand-colored plates."Insecten-Belustigung, appeared in 1740 and was devoted to the insects and other invertebrates like the sea anemones. His classification of the insects followed a natural system and he …
1929 CE
#9560
Microscopical atlas of the human brain. Edited by the Royal Academy of Sciences Amsterdam. Plates IV, IV B, VI A , VI B, VII, and VIII.
Very large format. This was a continuation of the Fuse and Monakow atlas begun in 1916 (No. 9559), and interupted by World War I. It appears that only that part, and this continuation were published.
1916 CE
#9559
Mikroskopischer Atlas des menschlichen Gehirns: Die Medulla Oblongata: (das verlängerte Mark).
Very large format. Digital facsimile from Universität Heidelberg at this link.
1754 CE–1764 CE
#9558
Hans Maj:ts Adolf Frideriks vår allernådigste konungs naturalie samling innehållande sällsynte och främmande djur, som bevaras på kongl. lust-slottet Ulriksdahl beskrefne och afrit. Museum Adolfi Friderici ... in quo animalia rariora imprimis, et exotica: Quadrupedia, aves, amphibia, pisces, insecta, vermis. Vol. 2: Museum S:ae R:ae M:tis Adolphi Friderici Regis Svecorum, Gothorum, Vandalorumque &c. &c. &c. in quo Animalia rariora imprimis & exotica: Aves, Amphibia, Piscis describuntur. Tomi secundi Prodromus.
Linnaeus's study of the royal natural history collections was important because to a considerable extent they formed the basis for his knowledge of animals. The collections contain many type specimens for animals desc…
1994 CE
#9557
Science and the practice of medicine in the nineteenth century.
1845 CE
#9556
The sanitary condition of the laboring population of New York with suggestions for its improvement.
Digital facsimile from the Internet Archive at this link.
1840 CE
#9555
Tableau de l'état physique et moral des ouvriers employés dans les manufactures de coton, de laine et de soie, ouvrage entrepris par ordre... de l'Académie des sciences morales et politiques. 2 vols.
Digital facsimile from BnF Gallica at this link.
2016 CE
#9554
African American doctors of World War I: The lives of 104 volunteers.
2017 CE
#9553
American Academy of the History of Dentistry: Resources and Links
http://www.histden.org/drupal/content/resources_links "The Historical Museum of Medicine & Dentistry Collection Photographs collected and analyzed by the Hartford Medical Society & Hartford Dental Society. Prepared fo…
1799 CE
#9552
Tratado de las operaciones que deben practicarse en la dentadura y método para conservarla en buen estado, recopilado de los mejores autores, y adornado con láminas que manifiestan la diferencia, forma y figura de los instrumentos necesarios para dichas operaciones.
Digital facsimile from Google Books at this link.
1887 CE
#9551
The student's manual and handbook for the dental laboratory. To which is appended Dr. E.H. Angle's system of appliances for correcting irregularities.
Angle's chapter, "The Angle system of regulation and retention of teeth," represented the first edition of what was later separately published as Angle's textbook on orthodontics with the same title. This chapter reap…
2017 CE
#9550
History of Science Research Guide.
"This is a comprehensive list of freely-available resources for students and researchers to learn more about the many fields within the discipline and some of its major personalities." Portions of this are relevant to…
2017 CE
#9549
Pierre Fauchard Academy: Historical Articles
This international honorary dental organization provides useful historical articles concerning the history of dentistry at https://www.fauchard.org/history/articles.
2005 CE
#9548
Significant events in the history of operative dentistry.
Digital facsimile from Fauchard.org at this link.
1780 CE
#9547
Osteografia e miografia della testa, mani, e piedi del corpo umano in misura naturale con il catalogo de' nomi propri.
Very distinctive engravings with the captions included within the engraved surfaces. Printed and sold by the artist.
1845 CE
#9546
Necrose der Kieferknochen, in Folge der Einwikrung von Phosphor-Dämpfen. Ein Beitrag zur Ätiologie der Knochen-Krankheiten.
The production of matches with white phosphorus in German-speaking countries started in 1833. Between 1839 and 1845 Lorinser saw nine cases of what he called "phosphorimus chronicus" in workers with white phosphorus, …
1827 CE–1834 CE
#9545
Pharmaceutische Waarenkunde mit illuminirten Kupfern nach der Natur gezeichnet von Ernst Schenk. Begonnen von Friedemann Goebel. Fortgesetzt von Gustav Kunze. 14 parts in 2 vols.
1885 CE
#9544
Die elephantiastischen Formen. Eine umfassende Darstellung der angeborenen und erworbenen Elephantiasis sowie aller verwandten Leiden.
This atlas illustrates the various changes that occur under the collective term elephantiasis, including tumors of the blood and lymphatic vessels, fibromas, neuromas, papillomas. Goldschmid 258.
1678 CE–1703 CE
#9543
Hortus Indicus Malabaricus: Continens regni Malabarici apud Indos cereberrimi onmis generis plantas rariores, Latinas, Malabaricis, Arabicis, Brachmanum charactareibus hominibusque expressas ....12 vols.
The earliest comprehensive printed work on the flora of Asia and the tropics in 12 folio volumes written and published under the supervision of van Rheede tot Drakenstein, a colonial administrator of the Dutch East In…
1703 CE
#9542
Nova plantarum Americanarum genera.
Digital facsimile from the Biodiversity Heritage Library at this link.
1693 CE
#9541
Description des plantes de l'Amerique.
Digital facsimile from Botanicus at this link.
1893 CE
#9540
Centenaire de la fondation de Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle 10 juin 1793 - 10 juin 1893. Volume commemoratif publiée par les professeurs du muséum.
Digital facsimile from the Internet Archive at this link.