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Eighteenth Century Vignettes (Classic Reprint)

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes the complex figure of Dr. Richard Mead, a prominent court physician and bibliophile of the 18th century. Widely celebrated for his medical skill and scientific and antiquarian interests, Mead was an important figure in London society and a friend of literary figures such as Arbuthnot and Pope. The author explores Mead's multifaceted character, his role as a physician and scholar, and his enduring legacy as a collector of rare books, coins, and antiquities. The text also sheds light on the cultural and intellectual landscape of 18th-century England, offering insights into the role of physicians, the pursuit of knowledge, and the formation of significant personal collections in the period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332807857_0

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