Accidents: Popular Directions For Their Immediate Treatment, With Observations On Poisons And Their Antidotes (1845) by Henry Wheaton Rivers is a comprehensive guide to treating accidents and poisoning in the mid-19th century. The book covers a wide range of topics, including burns, fractures, dislocations, drowning, suffocation, and poisoning by various substances. The author provides clear and concise instructions on how to administer first aid in these situations, using simple language that is easy to understand. The book also includes a section on poisons and their antidotes, detailing the symptoms of poisoning and the appropriate treatments. Rivers draws on his extensive medical knowledge and experience to provide practical advice that is both informative and useful. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine and the treatment of accidents and poisoning.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.