Publications of Vincent Brest

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  • Brest, Vincent. Remarks on the impositions of quacks, so much Practiced in this kingdom. Wherein Is exposed to the publick, the Means of distinguishing them from Able physicians and surgeons. And How much it is to be wished that the Laws would appoint some effectual Means to suppress these vile Ways of Practicing, so prejudicial to his Majesty's Subjects. By Vint. B-t Sworn Surgeon. [London]: Printed for the author, and sold by Mr. Darre, French Book-Binder, at the Crown in Panton-Street, [1730?]. ESTC No. T18354. Grub Street ID 219947.
  • Brest, Vincent. An analytical inquiry into the specifick property of mercury. relating to the cure of venereal diseases, when well apply'd and skilfully managed. Wherein is Explained, I. The Nature, Action, Effects, Quantity, and Choice of Preparations. II. The necessary Cautions before the Use of the Remedy, and after it. III. The true Generation and Nature of the Virus. IV. The Variety of its Symptoms in different Climates: In Particular, the Reason, why most Part of the Spaniards are born with the Pox, or the King's-Evil; and why this Distemper rages more in London, than in other Parts of Europe. V. The ill Consequences of a bad Practice; and, what Method is thought best for a thorough Cure. VI. An Answer is given to several Objections, confirm'd by Experience of Cures perform'd in London, in the Presence of Sir Hans Sloane, Dr. Hollings, Dr. Stuart, &c. VII. Dr. Chicanneau's Method of Curing this Distemper without Salivation is vindicated. By Vincent Brest, Surgeon, and Cupper to His Royal Highnes. London: printed and sold by J. Nourse, at the Lamb without Temple-Bar, J. Stagg, in Westminster Hall, J. Brindely, in New Bond-Street, and J. Millan, the Corner of Buckingham-Court, and at the Horse-Guards, 1732. ESTC No. T21864. Grub Street ID 243118.
  • Brest, Vincent. Dissertation sur l'usage du mercure dans les maladies veneriennes, & autres; et sur la maniére de s'en servir avec succez, sans salivation. On y a joint une courte relation de l'état de la medecine en Russie, ... Par Vincent Brest, ... Londres: chez Godefroi Smith, imprimeur; & se vend chez Pierre du Noier; Jean Nourse; Samuel Harding, & Guillaume Darres, 1735. ESTC No. T34688. Grub Street ID 264954.