Obscure Diseases of the Brain and Mind

1866 Obscure Diseases of Brain & Mind Neurology Psychiatry CIVIL WAR PROVENANCE

"Obscure Diseases of the Brain and Mind" by Forbes Benignus Winslow is a highly rare printing of his meticulously researched 19th-century exploration of lesser-known neurological and psychological disorders. Forbes Benignus Winslow was a renowned British psychiatrist and writer, recognized as an authority regarding the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness during the Victorian period. His aim within this book was to shed light on the subtle signs that often precede serious brain diseases and mental disorders, emphasizing the significance of early detection. Drawing parallels with predicting storms, he highlights the need for anticipation and proactive measures in medical practice. This treatise served as a vital guide, advocating for timely intervention upon spotting early signs of brain and mental diseases.

Item number: #41485

Price: $499

WINSLOW, Forbes

Obscure Diseases of the Brain and Mind

Philadelphia: Henry C. Lea, 1866.

Details:

· Collation: Complete

o xvi, 17-483, [1], 32

· Provenance: Bookplate – Dr. M. H. Blynn, 1883

o Martin H. Blynn (d. 1883) was a medical professional in New York, after having served in the American Civil War in the 10th New York Cavalry as a major. The 10th New York Cavalry saw combat in numerous engagements during the Civil War, including Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Spotsylvania, and the Appomattox Campaign.

· Language: English

· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure

o Brown cloth

· Size: ~9.5in X 6.25in (24cm x 16cm)

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