The Book of Prescriptions

<p>The Book of Prescriptions by Henry Beasley originally published in 1872 offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century pharmacy and medicine. This comprehensive volume provides a detailed compilation of medicinal preparations formulas and therapeutic practices prevalent during the era. It serves as a valuable historical resource for understanding the evolution of pharmacology and the remedies employed by physicians and apothecaries of the time.</p> <p>Beasley's work details a vast array of substances and compounds offering insights into their preparation dosage and application. While many of the treatments described may no longer be in use the book offers a rich understanding of the historical context of medical practice and the scientific underpinnings of early pharmacological interventions. This book will appeal to historians of medicine pharmacists and anyone interested in the evolution of medical science.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>