Hippocrates ridens. Or, Joco-serious reflections on the impudence and mischiefs of quacks : and illiterate pretenders to physick.
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Also known as
Joco-serious reflections on the impudence and mischiefs of quacks
Hippocrates ridens. Or, a lash for fools that will needs be physicians
Lash for fools
Joco-serious reflections
Publication/Creation
London [England] : Printed for Walter Davis in Amen-Corner, 1686-
Current frequency
Weekly
Designation
No. 1 (April 26. 1686)-
Physical description
4 volumes : 1/2⁰.
References note
Nelson and Seccombe 186
NCBEL II:1341
Times handlist p. 31
Crane & Kaye 304
Early English books tract supplement interim guide 816.m.19.[3]
Notes
Caption title.
Imprint from colophon.
Issue number at head of title.
Below title on no. 1: "Licensed, April 26. 1686. Rob. Midgley."
Note below title describes contents of each issue.
Satirical attack on those attempting to practise medicine without qualifications; a plea for legal controls on those entering the profession.
Reproduction of originals in the British Library.
Latest issue consulted: no. 3 (May 10, 1686).
Numbering note
Issues have numerical designation only; date of coverage suggested by date of license.
Reproduction note
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1999- (Early English books online) Digital version of: (Early English books; Tract supplement ; D2:1[4]) s1999 miun s