The art of invigorating and prolonging life, by food, clothes, air, exercise, wine, sleep, &c. and peptic precepts, pointing out agreeable and effectual methods to prevent and relieve indigestion, and to regulate and strengthen the action of the stomach and bowels ... To which is added, The pleasure of making a will ... / By William Kitchiner.

  • Kitchiner, William, 1775?-1827.
Date:
1824
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Credit: The art of invigorating and prolonging life, by food, clothes, air, exercise, wine, sleep, &c. and peptic precepts, pointing out agreeable and effectual methods to prevent and relieve indigestion, and to regulate and strengthen the action of the stomach and bowels ... To which is added, The pleasure of making a will ... / By William Kitchiner. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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