Historical Bibliography Updated: May 5, 2018
Gerontocomia.
Publication Details
Rome: Eucharius Silber, 1489 CE.
The first printed book on geriatrics – a guide to proper hygiene, physical and mental, and particularly to the diet of the aged. Translated into English by L.R. Lind as Gerontocomia: on the care of the aged and Maximilianus, Elegies on old age and love. Philadelphia: American Philosophical Society, 1988. See also Nos. 363.4 and 1758.1. ISTC no. iz00026000. Digital facsimile from the Bayerische StaatsBibliothek at this link.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #1589.1 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/1814 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | gerontocomia |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Rome
Mentioned in annotation: Philadelphia