Zoologia Medicinalis Hibernica: Or A Treatise Of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Reptiles, Of Insects, Which

Zoologia Medicinalis Hibernica, written by John K'eogh and first published in 1739, is a comprehensive treatise on the medicinal properties of various animals found in Ireland. The book covers a wide range of creatures, including birds, beasts, fishes, reptiles, and insects. Each entry provides detailed descriptions of the animal's physical characteristics, habitat, and uses in traditional medicine. The author draws on both scientific knowledge and folklore to explore the therapeutic properties of each animal, including their effects on different parts of the body and their potential to cure a range of ailments. The book also includes illustrations of many of the animals discussed. Zoologia Medicinalis Hibernica offers a fascinating glimpse into the early history of animal-based medicine and the cultural beliefs surrounding it.And Propagated In This Kingdom.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.