Experiments and Observations of Gastric Juice and the Physiology of Digestion

New York: Dover, 1970. Facsimile of the 1833 Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good+ in Wraps. Facsimile of the 1833 Edition. Original Wraps. Together with a biographical essay: "A Pioneer American Physiologist" by Sir William Osler. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Light shelfwear, toning, and edgewear, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Pictorial brown wrappers. 8vo. xi, 274pp. Illus. (b/w).