Quicksilver: A History of the Use, Lore and Effects of Mercury

Richard M. Swiderski

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Quicksilver: A History of the Use, Lore and Effects of Mercury

Traces the history of mercury in popular culture, beginning in the early 18th century when Dr Thomas Dover, nicknamed ""Dr Quicksilver,"" prescribed doses of raw mercury to clear out intestinal blockages and rid the body of syphilis and other diseases. This book details the role of mercury in several medical, industrial, and cultural applications.

304 pages, photos, bibliography, index

Media	Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released	September 2, 2008
ISBN13	9780786435968
Publishers	McFarland & Co Inc
Pages	310
Dimensions	152 × 229 × 16 mm · 422 g

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