Historical Bibliography Updated: June 16, 2026
A treatise on the kinkcough. With an appendix. Containing an account of hemlock, and its preparation.
Publication Details
London: T. Cadell, 1773 CE.
Probably the first book on whooping cough, proceeding Watt's book by 40 years. Butter proposed hemlock as a treatment for whooping cough.
Digital facsimile from Google Books at this link.
(Thanks to Webb Dordick for this reference.)
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #14117 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/16428 |
| Author Bio Link | history.rcplondon.ac.uk ↗ |
| External URL | a-treatise-on-the-kinkcough-with-an-appendix-containing-an-account-of-hemlock-and-its-preparation |
Geographic Context
Publication place: London