Adopt a Public Health book




You can support the library's conservation program by adopting one of the titles below. You will be acknowledged as the adopter of the book in our online catalogue as well as on a bookplate inside the adopted volume. Your gift will help to preserve these indispensable works of medical history for generations to come.


Sure and certain methods of attaining a long and healthful life
Luigi Cornaro, 1727


   Awaiting adoption: $1000.00
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Tracts on inoculation
Thomas Dimsdale, 1781



   Awaiting adoption: $1000.00
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A description of ventilators whereby great quantities of fresh air...
Stephen Hales, 1743


   Awaiting adoption: $1000.00
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Philosophical experiments
Stephen Hales, 1739



   Awaiting adoption: $1000.00
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An inquiry into the causes and effects of the variolæ vaccinæ
Edward Jenner, 1800


   Awaiting adoption: $500.00
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Advice to the people in general with regard to their health
Samuel Tissot, 1766


   Awaiting adoption: $1000.00
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The art of preventing diseases and restoring health, founded on rational principles, and adapted to persons of every capacity
George Wallis, 1793


   Awaiting adoption: $1000.00
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