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Book Beat Issue 102 Islam History and Art

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ISLAM: HISTORY and ART

Islam and the Arab World: Faith, People, Culture
Thirteen eminent specialists contributed to this look at the history, literature, science, warfare from the advent of Islam in the seventh century to the aftermath of the mongol conquests in the thirteenth century.
$20.00
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cover of book The New World of Islam The New World of Islam Stoddard, Lothrop
Stoddard believed race and heredity were the guiding factors of history and civilization, and that the elimination or absorption of the “white” race by “colored” races would result in the destruction of Western civilization.
$120.00
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cover of book Harper's Family Library No. X, Life of Mohammed Harper s Family Library No. X, Life of Mohammed with a Plate, Complete in One Volume by Rev. George Bush.
This is a superb read which starts to elucidate the history of the times in the mideast that gave rise to the Muslim religion. Includes old documents and writings for clarity.
$100.00
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cover of book Islam and Revolution: Writings and Declarations of Imam Khomeini Islam and Revolution: Writings and Declarations of Imam Khomeini
This unprecedented collection in English of notable works by Imam Khomeini, ranging in date from 1941 to 1980.
$28.00
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cover of book Mosque (SIGNED COPY) Macaulay, David Mosque (SIGNED COPY) Macaulay, David
Reveals the methods and materials used to design and construct a mosque in late-sixteenth- century Turkey.
$35.00
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cover of book Temple and Contemplation by Henry Corbin Temple and Contemplation
Corbin regularly spent time in Iran, working with Shia thinkers such as Muhammad Husayn Tabatabai and Seyyed Hossein Nasr. There are several main themes which together form the core of the spirituality that Corbin defends.
$50.00
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Issue 101 Medical Dissertations 1804.

All of these dissertations submitted for the Degree of Doctor of Medicine to the Examination of the Reverend John Andrews, D. D. Provost (Pro Tempore), The Trustees and Medical Faculty of the University of Pennsylvania.

Rev. John Andrews is considered one of America’s first scholars for he dedicated his career as a student, tutor, professor, lecturer, author, founder and administrator of schools and colleges.

During this period, Pennsylvania enjoyed an unchallenged pre-eminence as the leading institution of medical education on the continent. The School of Medicine’s faculty was famous throughout the nation.

Disbound 26 page pamphlet submitted for a Degree of Doctor of Medicine. Minor tanning.

Fractured Legs Took More Than Splints.

An Inaugural Dissertation on Fractures of the Leg by John Parker of North Carolina.  An Early American imprint (1804) explains the condition and treatment for a broken leg. An excerpt: “If inflammation should come on, the splints and bandages are to be removed, the limb is to be placed in a flexed position, and bleeding, gentle laxatives, and cold applications to the leg are to be made use of.”

Disbound 40 page pamphlet. A dissertation by the author for a degree in medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Mild foxing.

“I shall consider Dysentery as an intestinal fever.”

Observations on that Form of Disease Nosologically (sic) Called Dysentery, a dissertation for a degree in medicine by John Hoskins. Early American Imprint (1804). Hoskins explains the misery and various levels of dysentery. In 1804 the most advanced thinking included the use of blood letting and cathartics.

Disboud 38 page pamphlet, mild foxing. Miller was an established surgeon in Philadelphia during this period.

“…for the purpose of propagating the human race.”

An Essay on the Means of Lessening the Pains of Parturition by Peter Miller.  An Early American Imprint (1804). Miller acknowledges the suffering women bore…”for the purpose of propagating the human race.” Case studies are examined of hard and easy labor. Blood-letting and other treatments to relieve pain are discussed. Sterilizing instruments was not the protocol.

Disbound 36 page pamphlet. Cocke (1783-1856) received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania (by way of this thesis). He served as mayor of Williamsburg, Virginia from 1767 to 1768 and again from 1772 to 1773. Mild foxing.

“an operation has been occafionally performed, called the Csefarian fection which is perhaps the moft dangerous one in furgery.”

An Attempt to Ascertain the Cause of the Extensive Inflammation, Which Attacks Wounded Cavities and Their Contents by James Cocke. An Early American Imprint (1804). Cocke considers various elements that might affect treating wounds and infections circa 1804. Bacteria was not really recognized yet. Some examples of treatment are gruesome and outcomes not really understood.

Eye irritation especially, conjunctivitis its causes and the methods of cure are examined. Cure includes use of leeches.

“Another method of bleeding called scarification of the eye ball and lids, is eminently entitled to our attention.”

An Essay on Ophthalmia, or Inflammation of the Eyes by Elijah Griffiths. An Early American Imprint (1804). A short account of Ophthalmia, (eye irritation including conjunctivitis) its causes and the method of cure. Treatment included the application of cups to the temples and adjacent parts and “Leeches may be repeatedly applied, and the nearer they fix to the parts inflamed, the greater will be the benefit resulting from their employment.”

Disbound 48 page pamphlet. Mild foxing.

“…when the carbonates of Lime, Magnesia, and Potash…were first used as medicines, is of a remote date.”

An Inaugural Essay on the Effects & Modus Operandi of the Carbonates of Lime, Magnesia, and Potash in the cure of General & Local Diseases by James Archer of Maryland. In 1804 the cause of many diseases of the stomach and intestines was thought to be marsh miasma i.e. bad night air. Chalk (carbonates) were used to neutralize acrid discharge and Primæ Viæ acid. Treatments included injecting carbonate-solutions into the rectum. Case studies include treatments that seem torturous by modern standards.

Disbound pamphlet, 26 pages. Dedicated to Dr. William Punell of Belfield, Virginia, and Benjamin Smith Barton. Very mild foxing.

Notable Doctors attested to the Miraculous Healing Power of Mercury.

An Inaugural Dissertation on the Use of Mercury in Fevers by John H. Camp. Early American Imprint (1804) surveys notable doctors’ positive opinions about the medicinal uses of mercury and Calomel. Theories on how mercury worked in the body is also addressed whether ingested or applied as a salve.  Also references the use of Opium as a cure.