An authentick narrative of the success of Tar-water, in curing a great number and variety of distempers, with remarks, and occasional papers relative to the subject / To which are subjoined, two letters from the author of Siris [George Berkeley]. Shewing the medicinal properties of tar-water, and the best manner of making it.

  • Prior, Thomas, 1681-1751.
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An authentick narrative of the success of Tar-water, in curing a great number and variety of distempers, with remarks, and occasional papers relative to the subject / To which are subjoined, two letters from the author of Siris [George Berkeley]. Shewing the medicinal properties of tar-water, and the best manner of making it. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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'Dublin printed ; London reprinted' : For W. Innys (etc.), 1746.

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4, 192 pages ; (8vo)

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Keynes 102 (second state)

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Jessop, T. E. A bibl. of George Berkeley, 1934, no. 226
Largely testimonial letters on the effects of tar water and case histories collected by Prior
The two letters (p. 169-187) addressed to Thomas Prior, were from George Berkeley, author of Siris. The first was published anonymously in Dublin in 1744 as A letter to T----- P----, Esq., and was reprinted in London in the same year. (Cf. Jessop 33a, b, e) The text of the present edition differs slightly from that of the London reprint

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