The anatomy of the brain and nerves, William Feindel, editor

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The anatomy of the brain and nerves, William Feindel, editor

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William Feindel, editor

Instantiates

• The anatomy of the brain and nerves

Publication

• Montreal, McGill University Press, 1965 i.e. 1966

Note

• Translation of Cerebri anatome, cui accessit Nervorum descriptio et usus
• MU-HSL Rare Books: Volumes in excellent condition. Bound in vellum with mold-made paper. This edition limited to 2000 sets printed. Willis was Professor of Natural Philosophy at Oxford University and is considered to be one of the founders of neurology. Volume 2 contains the facsimile reprint while the first volume contains the critical and historical apparatus: Feindel's essay "The Origins and Significance of 'Cerebri Anatome', Lloyd G. Stevenson's "A Note on Pordage's Translation" and W. R. Denham's "A Bibliographic Survey of 'Cerebri Anatome'"

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references. "List of editions [of Willis' works]": volume 1, pages 85-103

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volume

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• nc

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rdacarrier

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Contents

v. 1. Introduction to The anatomy of the brain and nerves, with a note on Pordage's English translation and a bibliographic survey of Cerebri anatome.--v. 2. Facsimile of The anatomy of the brain and The description and use of the nerves in The remainding medical works of that famous and renowned physician Dr. Thomas Willis

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1384486

Edition

Tercentenary ed., 1664-1964.

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2 volumes

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65018257

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illustrations

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.b17473160