The Mystery and Art of the Apothecary

1929. A wonderfully illustrated book telling the tale of the apothecary, beginning with its origin through the 18th century.

A sample of the contents is as follows: Babylonian and Assyrian herbs, drugs and preparations; apothecary among the Hebrews, Hindus, Chinese, Greeks, Romans, Arabs and Europeans; books of early apothecaries; King Henry VIII as an apothecary; mystery of the druggist's carboys; history and lore of some famous drugs; and many others.

Author: C. J. S. Thompson
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 314
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 7.52h x 9.25w x 0.66d
ISBN: 9781162586748

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