Cox, Joseph Mason, 1762-1822. Practical observations on insanity : in which some suggestions are offered towards an improved mode of treating diseases of the mind, and some rules proposed which it is hoped may lead to a more humane and successful method of cure. To which are subjoined remarks on medical jurisprudence as connected with diseased intellect ... From the 2d corr. and enl. London ed.

Cox, Joseph Mason, 1762-1822.

Practical observations on insanity : in which some suggestions are offered towards an improved mode of treating diseases of the mind, and some rules proposed which it is hoped may lead to a more humane and successful method of cure. To which are subjoined remarks on medical jurisprudence as connected with diseased intellect ... From the 2d corr. and enl. London ed.

Philadelphia : Published by Thomas Dobson; Fry and Kammerer, printers, 1811.

Title page is a cancel.

"Appendix. I. On the mode of granting certificates. II. On medical jurisprudence in cases of insanity": p. [197]-226.

First published in London in 1804. The 2d ed. appeared in London in 1806.

"Hints on the treatment of insane persons" (p. [227]-238) newly added in this edition. They were "published in the Eclectic repertory" (Philadelphia, v. 2, p. 105-110, Oct. 1811) and "have been chiefly drawn from the experience of the Retreat, near York (Eng.)"

Signatures: A-U[superscript 6].

Rush signature on front and inscription of f. `from Thomas Dobson.'

Retrospective conversion record: MARC Link database.

Imprint PA. Philadelphia 1811

If you are not immediately redirected, please click here