case of Mr. John Ferguson, of Argyleshire in Scotland
Subtitle: who hath lived above eighteen years only on water, whey, or barley-water : together with observations thereon : wherein are laid down the possibility of the truth of the said case, attested to the Royal Society, on Thursday the 9th day of December 1742.  Supported by cases of the like nature from authors; reasons why such slender diet hath been able so long to support life.  With some curative intentions and remedies for this person's recovering his pristine state of health.
By: By Thomas Umfreville, M.D. --
Publisher: Printed for W. Reason ...
Published: 1743
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 44
Subjects: Diet -- Cases, clinical reports, statistics; Nutrition -- Cases, clinical reports, statistics
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.