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A discourse concerning the causes and effects of corpulency, together with the method for its prevention and cure.
Publication Details
London: for J. Roberts, 1727 CE.
The first book on obesity in English.
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| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #7061 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/9228 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | a-discourse-concerning-the-causes-and-effects-of-corpulency-microform-together-with-the-method-for-its-prevention-and-cure |
Geographic Context
Publication place: London