Electricity, or Ethereal Fire, Considered:

1st. Naturally, as the agent of animal and vegetable life:

2nd. Astronomically, or as the agent of gravitation and motion;

3rd. Medically, or its artificial use in diseases.

by T. Gale M.D.

First edition. Troy NY:  Moffitt & Lyon, 1802 

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD- condition.

• Leatherbound covers have traces of gilt at spine. 
• Boards show some wear, smudges, bumps, scuffing, warping, edgewear.  Corners are worn, with exposed board.  See photos.
• Spine is cracked and worn, with 3/4" chip at head and 1/4" chip at foot. 
• Binding is intact, with first two gatherings out of alignment.  See photos. 
• Pastedowns and feps have some light foxing, staining, an owner's mark.  
• Interior is age-toned, exhibits some marginal toning, scattered foxing, some smudges, a few corners turned down. 
• Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• Text block edges have a few dings. 
• PS2025.1015

276 pages. 4 x 6.5 inches

First edition copy of this scarce early 19th century work on electricity and its uses in medicine.  Contemporary calf binding shows its age and handling.  Unmarked interior, and pleasantly readable text block follows the Author's preface; an Index is at the back.  Chipping at spine ends and signs of cracking at shoulders affects the alignment of early gatherings, which remain intact.  Condition is overall Very Good Minus.

The author, T. Gale, is known only by this work.  He, and it, have their place in early 19th century science and medicine in the young United States, with an emphasis on self-treatment and the combining of science and spirituality.  The Title Page offers this summary of Dr. Gale's approach, which comprehends the  "theory and pracice of Medical Electricity; and to be an infallible cure of fever, inflammation, and many other diseases:  constituting The Best Family Physician ever extant."

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