The history and memoirs of the Bath: containing observations on what cures have been there wrought, both by bathing and drinking those waters. An account of King Bladud, said to be the first founder of the baths, with a philosophical preface, of several experiments and remarks, relating to the origin, quality, and nature of baths in general, and of these in particular / [Robert Pierce].

  • Pierce, Robert, 1622-1710.
Date:
1713
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Credit: The history and memoirs of the Bath: containing observations on what cures have been there wrought, both by bathing and drinking those waters. An account of King Bladud, said to be the first founder of the baths, with a philosophical preface, of several experiments and remarks, relating to the origin, quality, and nature of baths in general, and of these in particular / [Robert Pierce]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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