An account of some experiments and observations on tar-water: wherein is shown the Quantity of Tar that is therein. Which was read before the Royal Society. By Stephen Hales, D. D. F. R. S. To which is added, A Letter from Mr. Reid, to Dr. Hales, Concerning the Nature of Tar, and a Method of obtaining it's Medical Virtues, free from it's hurtful Oils: Whereby also the Strength of each Dose may be the better ascertained.

People / Organizations

• Stephen Hales (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for R. Manby and H. S. Cox on Ludgate-Hill, M.DCC.XLVII. [1747]

Publication year

1747-1747

ESTC No.

T18904

Grub Street ID

224665

Description

[2],74p. : ill. ; 8⁰

Note

'A letter to the Reverend Dr. Hales, concerning the nature of tar, .. By A. Reid Esq;' has a separate titlepage; the pagination and register are continuous.

Price from imprint: price One Shilling.

Uncontrolled note

Pp.31-74 contain Reid's letter