Title: The age of agony : the art of healing, c. 1700-1800 /
Authors: Williams, Guy R.
Publisher: Academy Chicago Publishers,
Year: 1986
Subjects: Medicine History; History, 18th Century
Abstract: Topics of 18th century medical history covered include prenatal care, child care, epidemics, hospital care, surgery, venereal disease, spas and watering-places, psychiatric care (including "Bedlam"), quacks and quakery, medical care for the armed forces, seniors health, and death.