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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | An Essay on Diseases Incident to Literary and Sedentary Persons |
| Reference | 3396.D |
| Library | The Library Company of Philadelphia |
| Date | 1769 |
| Author | Tissot, Samuel Auguste David |
| Place of Creation | London, England |
| Document Type | Printed Book |
| Theme(s) | Health and Hygiene; Physiology |
| Keywords | religion, psychology, nerves, exercise, diet, appetite, alcohol, tobacco |
| Additional Information | Samuel Auguste David Tissot was a Swiss medical professional, trained at the Academy founded by Calvin in Geneva, and also at Montpelier. In 1752 he was appointed 'médecin des pauvres' (doctor of the poor) by the city of Lausanne administration. |
| Note | Please note that some of the metadata for this document has been drawn from the Library Company of Philadelphia’s catalogue, and 'An Annotated Catalogue of the Edward C. Atwater Collection of American Popular Medicine and Health Reform', compiled by Christopher Hoolihan. |
| Copyright | The Library Company of Philadelphia |