Dr. Elias Henschel & Dr. Samuel Guttentag. Guter Rath bei Annaeherung der Cholera ihren hiesigen Mitbruedern gegeben.

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $750

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author

(MEDICINE).

printer

D. L. Stlower

Place

Breslau

Publication

1831

Description

Yiddish and German on facing pages.

summary

As a cholera epidemic spread through Europe at this time, two German-Jewish physicians here provide medical advice concerning the prevention of disease. Encouraging good hygiene, fresh air, sufficient sleep, warm clothing. They also emphasize good nutritional habits, such as fresh salad being preferable to pickled foods (sauerkraut).

pp. (2), 37. Stamp on title. Wrappers. 12mo.

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