Aretaeus: Consisting of Eight Books on the Causes, Symptoms, and Cure of Acute and Chronic Diseases (1785)

Aretaeus: Consisting Of Eight Books On The Causes, Symptoms, And Cure Of Acute And Chronic Diseases (1785) is a medical text written by John Moffat. The book is a translation of the works of Aretaeus, a Greek physician who practiced medicine in the first century AD. The text is divided into eight books, each of which covers a specific area of medicine. The first book deals with fevers, the second with diseases of the head, the third with diseases of the chest, the fourth with diseases of the abdomen, the fifth with diseases of the urinary tract, the sixth with diseases of the reproductive system, the seventh with diseases of the skin, and the eighth with diseases of the eyes. The book provides a detailed description of the symptoms, causes, and treatment of each disease, as well as information on the history of medicine and the evolution of medical practice. The text is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both medical professionals and laypeople. Overall, Aretaeus: Consisting Of Eight Books On The Causes, Symptoms, And Cure Of Acute And Chronic Diseases (1785) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine and the treatment of diseases.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.