Auguste-François Chomel - Eléméns de pathologie générale - 1817

Auguste-François Chomel. Elements of General Pathology. Paris, Crochard, Gabon, 1817, vi-567 pp.

A volume in octavo (200x130 mm), half-bound calf, smooth spine decorated, title piece in red morocco (binding of the period). Wear and rubbing on the boards and spine. Interior fresh, without foxing.

Original edition

This foundational work, based on rigorous clinical observation, systematizes knowledge in general pathology. Chomel addresses the mechanisms of diseases, notably inflammation, fevers and systemic affections, emphasizing an empirical and methodical approach.