New Experiments Upon Vipers
Dublin Core
Title
New Experiments Upon Vipers
Subject
Charas, Moyse, 1619-1698
Judaica
Engravings (prints)
Title pages
Venom
Description
Charas trained as a classicist and pharmacist in France; his interests lay in a curious mix of therapeutics, toxicology and natural history. This volume focuses on the anatomy, physiology, and habits of snakes. Charas believed that venom was poisonous only when a snake was enraged, and used classical texts to bolster his arguments. His discussion of the therapeutic value of venom is more in line with current scientific and medical thinking.
Abstract
Illustrated title page of Moyse Charas' New Experiments Upon Vipers
Creator
Charas, Moyse, 1619-1698
Publisher
Mark Pardoe
Date Created
1677
Rights
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Access Rights
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Is Part Of
Solomon M. Hyams Collection of the Boston Medical Library (QL666.O6 C373 1677)
Format
text
Extent
Title page
Language
English
Identifier
DigID0002768
Provenance
Purchased for the Solomon M. Hyams Collection of the Boston Medical Library, 1934
Files
Citation
Charas, Moyse, 1619-1698, “New Experiments Upon Vipers,” OnView, accessed April 25, 2024, https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/items/show/12957.