CHEYNE, George (1671-1743). The English Malady; or A treatise of nervous diseases of all kinds, London & Bath: for G. Strahan & J. Leake, 1733, 3 parts in one, 8°, FIRST EDITION, 2 pages of advertisements (title with minor soiling, perforation and blind stamps, perforation stamp on G2, browning), library cloth. [Blake p. 86; GM 4840; Norman 471; Osler 2304; Waller 1950] Provenance: JCL

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CHEYNE, George (1671-1743). The English Malady; or A treatise of nervous diseases of all kinds, London & Bath: for G. Strahan & J. Leake, 1733, 3 parts in one, 8°, FIRST EDITION, 2 pages of advertisements (title with minor soiling, perforation and blind stamps, perforation stamp on G2, browning), library cloth. [Blake p. 86; GM 4840; Norman 471; Osler 2304; Waller 1950] Provenance: JCL

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An important work on depression, citing moist air, the English climate, too much meat and alcohol, sedentary habits and overcrowding as some of the causes. Suggested cures include the study of religious writings.

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