dissertation on milk
Subtitle: in which an attempt is made to ascertain its natural use : to investigate experimentally its general nature and properties : and to explain its effects in the cure of various diseases : likewise to point out the varieties in the food of the animal, from which it is taken : and the circumstances in the mode of life and conduct of those women, who afford it, which more especially tend to change its appearance, and to impair its salutary qualities : and particularly to enforce the cautions and restrictions, which are necessary to be observed by those, whose duty or business it is to suckle an infant race
By: by Samuel Ferris ...
Publisher: Printed by John Abraham ...; and sold by T. Cadell ...; R. Faulder ...; and C. Elliot, Edinburgh
Published: 1785
Place of publication: [London]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 206
Subjects: Milk; Breast milk; Breastfeeding; Wet nurses; Infants -- Nutrition
Notes: With errata leaf (at end).

Includes bibliographical references.

RBSC copy: Preliminary p. [1-2] (half title) wanting.