The surgions directorie, for young practitioners, in anatomie, wounds, and cures, &c. shewing, the excellencie of divers secrets belonging to that noble art and mysterie. Very usefull in these times upon any sodaine accidents. And may well serve, as a noble exercise for gentle-women, and others; who desire science in medicine and surgery, for a generall good. Divided into X. parts. (Whose contents follow in the next page.) / Written by T. Vicary, Esquire, chyrurgion to Hen 8. Edw. 6. Q. Mary. Q. Eliz.

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The surgions directorie, for young practitioners, in anatomie, wounds, and cures, &c. shewing, the excellencie of divers secrets belonging to that noble art and mysterie. Very usefull in these times upon any sodaine accidents. And may well serve, as a noble exercise for gentle-women, and others; who desire science in medicine and surgery, for a generall good. Divided into X. parts. (Whose contents follow in the next page.) / Written by T. Vicary, Esquire, chyrurgion to Hen 8. Edw. 6. Q. Mary. Q. Eliz.
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Vicary, Thomas, d. 1561.
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London :: Printed by T. Fawcet dwelling in Shoo-Lane, at the signe of the Dolphin. 1651. And are to be sold by J. Nuthall, at his shop in Fleetstreet at the signe of Herculus Pillers,
[1651]
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Human anatomy -- Early works to 1800.
Medicine -- Formulae, receipts, prescriptions -- Early works to 1800.
Surgery -- Early works to 1800.
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"The surgions directorie, for young practitioners, in anatomie, wounds, and cures, &c. shewing, the excellencie of divers secrets belonging to that noble art and mysterie. Very usefull in these times upon any sodaine accidents. And may well serve, as a noble exercise for gentle-women, and others; who desire science in medicine and surgery, for a generall good. Divided into X. parts. (Whose contents follow in the next page.) / Written by T. Vicary, Esquire, chyrurgion to Hen 8. Edw. 6. Q. Mary. Q. Eliz." In the digital collection Early English Books Online. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A95902.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 15, 2024.

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To make Aqua Magistralis.

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milke that doth nurse a Man-child, and as much Urine of a man-child of a yeare old, and as much pured Hony, and put them all together, and let them stand three dayes so, and then distill them in a Stillatorie, and keepe well this water in a Glasse vessell, that no Ayre come thereto, and if you will occupie this water, wash thine eyes therewith, and use it, and if ever man be holpen of the di∣sease of the Eyes, this will helpe him in short time.

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