Publications of John Leake

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  • Leake, John. A dissertation on the properties and efficacy of the Lisbon diet-drink; a medicine, for many years, successfully used in Portugal, in the cure of the venereal disease and scurvy. In which, Its Comparative Excellence with Mercury and Guaiacum IS Considered, And the Particular Cases are pointed out, where it justly claims the Preference to Both. Together With Reflections ON The Improper Use of Mercury; And The Manner of Its Action on the Solids and Fluids. By J. Leake, Surgeon. London : printed for J. Clarke, under the Royal-Exchange, Cornhill; H. S. Cox, in Paternoster-Row; and R. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, [1757]. ESTC No. T129072. Grub Street ID 178556.
  • Leake, John. A dissertation on the properties and efficacy of the Lisbon diet-drink; a medicine, for many years, successfully used in Portugal, in the cure of the venereal disease and scurvy: in which, its comparative excellence with mercury and guaiacum is considered, And the Particular Cases are pointed out, where it justly claims the Preference to Both. Together With Reflections on the Improper Use of Mercury; and the Manner of its Action on the Solids and Fluids. To which i annex'd, an appendix; With a Short State of such remarkable Venereal and Scorbutic Cases, as have been successfully treated by a Course of the Lisbon Diet-Drink. By J. Leake, Surgeon. The second edition.. London : printed for R. and J. Dodsley , in Pall-Mall ; J. Clarke , under the Royal-Exchange ; R. Griffiths in the Strand ; and Z. Steward, at the Lamb in Pater-Noster-Row, [1760]. ESTC No. N1893. Grub Street ID 8358.
  • Leake, John. A dissertation on the properties and efficacy of the Lisbon diet-drink, in the cure of the venereal disease and scurvy: in which, its comparative excellence with mercury and guaiacum is considered, And the Particular cases are pointed out, where it claims the Preference to Both. Together with reflections on the Improper Use of mercury; and the Manner of its Action on the solids and fluids. To which is annex'd, an appendix; With a Succinet Account of such remarkable Venereal and Scorbutic cases, as have been successfully treated by a Course of the Lisbon Diet-Drink. By J. Leake, Surgeon. The third edition.. London : printed for R. and J. Dodsley, in Pallmall; J. Henderson, under the Royal-Exchange; R. Griffiths, in the Strand; and Z. Steward, at the Lamb in Pater-Noster-Row, [1762]. ESTC No. T181980. Grub Street ID 218501.
  • Leake, John. A course of lectures on the theory and practice of midwifery: in which, Every Thing essentially necessary to the true Knowledge of that Art will be fully explain'd, and clearly demonstrated; particularly, those Operations which are conformable to the Principles of mechanical Motion. Of the Form, Structure and constituent Parts of the Female Pelvis. Of the Organs of Generation, and the Doctrine of Conception;-The Nutrition and Situation of the Foetus in Utero, and its gradual Increase from its Rudiments to the Time of Birth. The Pathology, Treatment and Cure of the various Diseases incident to Child-Bearing Women and Infants, with the Regimen necessary to be observed, respecting the Non-Naturals, viz. Air, Diet, Motion and Rest, Sleep and Watching, Retention, Excretion and the Passions of the Mind. The Antient and Modern Manner of delivering Women in laborious and preternatural Cases compared; with a View of the Advantages and Defects of the Means proposed for that End. - For the clearer D. London : A.D., 1767. ESTC No. N3162. Grub Street ID 20512.
  • Leake, John. A dissertation on the properties and efficacy of the Lisbon diet-drink, in the cure of the venereal disease, the scurvy, And Other Disorders arising from an Impure State of the Blood; together with reflections on the use and abuse of mercury, and the Manner of its Action on the Solids and Fluids. To which is added, Such Remarkable Cases is have been successfully treated by a Course of the Diet-Drink. And also, A Supplement, wherein the true Difference between Venereal Symptoms, and those often mistaken for such by the Patient, &c. clearly pointed out; so as more easily to be distinguished from each other. By John Leake, M. D. Member of the Royal College of Physicians, London, and Physician to the Westminster Lying-in Hospital. The fourth edition.. London : printed for R. Baldwin, in Paternoster-Row, [1767]. ESTC No. N1894. Grub Street ID 8366.
  • Leake, John. [A] dissertation on the properties and efficacy of the Lisbon diet-drink, in the cure of the venereal disease, the scurvy, and other Disorders; together with reflections on the use and abuse of mercury, and the Manner of its Action on the Solids and Fluids. To which is added, A Succinct Account of such remarkable Cases, as have been successfully treated by a Course of the Diet-Drink. By John Leake, M. D. Member of the Royal College of Physicians, London, and Physician to the Westminster New Lying-In Hospital. The fourth edition.. London : printed for J. Dodsley , in Pall-Mall ; - Young , under the Royal-Exchange ; Z. Steward , at the Lamb in Paternoster-Row ; and T. Becket and D'hondt in the Strand, [1767]. ESTC No. N1895. Grub Street ID 8376.
  • Leake, John. Practical observations on the child-bed fever: also on the nature and treatment of uterine hæmorrhages, convulsions, and such other acute diseases, as are most fatal to women during the state of pregnancy. By John Leake, . London : printed for J. Walter; T. Becket and Co.; R. Baldwin; and Richardson and Co., [1772]. ESTC No. T149338. Grub Street ID 195365.
  • Leake, John. A lecture introductory to the theory and practice of midwifery: Including the history, nature and tendency of that science; with a view of its several branches, and the proper means of attaining a perfect knowledge of the whole. Together with animadversions on the qualification and deportment of an accoucheur; publicly delivered the 4th of October, 1773. By John Leake, M.D. member of the Royal College of Physicians, London; and physician to the Westminster Lying-In Hospital. London : Printed for R. Baldwin, Pater-noster Row, and T. Evans, near York Buildings, Strand, [1773]. ESTC No. T37693. Grub Street ID 267273.
  • Leake, John. A lecture introductory to the theory and practice of midwifery: Including the history, nature, and tendency of that science; with a view of its several branches, and the proper means of attaining a perfect knowledge of the whole. Together with animadversions on the qualification and deportment of an accoucheur; publicly delivered the 4th of October, 1773. By John Leake, M.D. member of the Royal College of Physicians, London; and physician to the Westminster Lying-In Hospital. The second edition.. London : Printed for R. Baldwin, Pater-noster Row, and T. Evans, near York Buildings, Strand, [1773?]. ESTC No. T37694. Grub Street ID 267274.
  • Leake, John. Practical observations on the child-bed fever: also on the nature and treatment of uterine hæmorrhages, convulsions, and such other acute diseases as are most fatal to women during the state of pregnancy. By John Leake, . Second edition corrected, with additions.. London : printed for R. Baldwin; and T. Evans, 1774. ESTC No. T149337. Grub Street ID 195364.
  • Leake, John. Practical observations on the child-bed fever: also on the nature and treatment of uterine hæmorrhages, convulsions, and other such acute diseases as are most fatal to women during the state of pregnancy. By John Leake, . Third edition corrected, with additions.. London : printed for R. Baldwin, and T. Evans, 1775. ESTC No. T149336. Grub Street ID 195363.
  • Leake, John. A course of lectures on the theory and practice of midwifery: In which every thing essential to the true knowledge of that art will be fully explained and clearly demonstrated. The osteology of the female pelvis. Of the organs of generation; the theory of conception; and of the nutrition of the foetus in utero. The several parts will be shewn in their natural situation, with physiological observations on their structure and use. The pathology or general doctrine of the acute and chronical diseases incident to women and children; including their nature, causes, distinctions, and symptoms; together with practical observations and remarks on their treatment and cure. For the clearer demonstration of operative midwifery (whether simply by the hand or the application of instruments) the several methods of assisting both in laborious and preternatural labours, will not only be described according to the most approved modern practice, but likewise distinctly shewn by an artificial representati. London : [s.n.], A. D. 1775. ESTC No. T34279. Grub Street ID 264600.
  • Leake, John. A lecture introductory to the theory and practice of midwifery: including the history, nature, and tendency of that science; with a View of its several Branches, and the proper Means of attaining a perfect Knowledge of the Whole. Together with Animadversions on the Qualification and Deportment of an Accoucheur: publicly delivered the 4th of October, 1773. By John Leake, M. D. Member of the Royal College of Physicians, London; And Physician to the Westminster Lying-in Hospital. The third edition corrected, with additions.. London : printed for R. Baldwin, in Pater-Noster Row, [1776?]. ESTC No. T140683. Grub Street ID 188381.
  • Leake, John. Medical instructions towards the prevention, and cure of chronic or slow diseases peculiar to women: especially, those proceeding from over-delicacy of habit called nervous or hysterical; ... By John Leake, . The fourth edition.. London : printed for R. Baldwin, 1777. ESTC No. T137339. Grub Street ID 185364.
  • Leake, John. Medical instructions towards the prevention, and cure of Chronic or Slow Diseases peculiar to women: Especially, those proceeding from over-delicacy of Habit called Nervous or Hysterical; from Female Obstructions, Weakness, and inward Decay; a diseased state of the Womb, or critical change of Constitution at particular Periods of Life; in which, their Nature is explained, and their Treatment, by Regimen, and simple Medicines, divested of the Terms of Art, is clearly laid down, for the use of those affected with such Diseases, as well as the Medical Reader. By John Leake, M.D. Member of the Royal College of Physicians, London; and Physician to the Westminster Lying-in Hospital. The second edition.. London : printed for R. Baldwin, in Pater-Noster-Row. M.DCC.LXXVII, [1777]. ESTC No. T171202. Grub Street ID 208827.
  • Leake, John. Medical instructions towards the prevention, and cure of chronic or slow diseases peculiar to women: especially, those proceeding from over-delicacy of habit called nervous or hysterical; ... By John Leake, . The third edition.. London : printed for R. Baldwin, 1777. ESTC No. N3712. Grub Street ID 25074.
  • Leake, John. Medical instructions towards the prevention, and cure of chronic or slow diseases peculiar to women: especially, those proceeding from over-delicacy of habit called nervous or hysterical; from Female Obstructions, Weakness, and inward Decay; a diseased state of the Womb, or critical change of Constitution at particular Periods of Life; in which, their Nature is explained, and their Treatment, by Regimen, and simple Medicines, divested of the Terms of Art, is clearly laid down, for the use of those affected with such Diseases, as well as the Medical Reader. By John Leake, M. D. Member of the Royal College of Physicians, London; and Physician to the Westminster Lying-in Hospital. London : printed for R. Baldwin, in Pater-Noster-Row, M.DCC.LXXVII. [1777]. ESTC No. N3713. Grub Street ID 25084.
  • Leake, John. Dissertation on the properties and efficacy of the Lisbon diet-drink, and its extract, in the cure of the venereal disease, rheumatic gout, and scurvy; also of consumption, king's evil, and other Disorders proceeding from an impure State of the Blood, especially those of the Skin and Glands. With Additional Cases, confirming the Success and restorative Power of that Medicine, in consumptive Habits, or broken Constitutions, from a venereal, or serophulous Taint, the Aluse of Mercury, Intemperance, and other Causes. The Extract, in which are concentrated the whole Virtues of the Diet-Drink, may be taken at any Distance from London, according to the Directions and Regimen laid down in this Dissertation. To which is now added, A Supplement, containing plain Rules for distinguishing Venereal Symptoms from those often mistaken for such by the Patient. By John Leake, M. D. Of the Royal College of Physicians, London, and Physician to the Westminster Lying-in Hospital. A new edition, enlarged, being the seventh.. London : printed for R. Baldwin , Paternoster-Row ; and sold by the principal booksellers in England , [1780]. ESTC No. N1897. Grub Street ID 8396.
  • Leake, John. Practical observations on the child-bed fever, and the acute diseases in general, most fatal to women during the state of pregnancy. By John Leake, . Fifth edition, with additions. Vol. II.. London : printed for R. Baldwin; and H. Payne, 1781. ESTC No. N62959. Grub Street ID 45208.
  • Leake, John. Medical instructions towards the prevention and cure of chronic diseases peculiar to women; In which, their Nature is fully explained, and their Treatment, by Regimen and simple Medicines, clearly laid down, divested of the Terms of Art, for the use of those affected with such Diseases, as well as the Medical Reader. To which are added, prescriptions, or efficacious Forms of Medicine, in English, adapted to each Disease. By John Leake, M. D. Member of the Royal College of Physicians, London, and Physician to the Westminster Lying-in Hospital. . Fifth edition, with additions.. London : printed for R. Baldwin, Pater-Noster-Row; and H. Payne, Pall-Mall, MDCC.LXXXI. [1781]. ESTC No. T140684. Grub Street ID 188382.
  • Leake, John. Syllabus of lectures on the theory and practice of midwifery: Including The Pathology or general Doctrine of acute and chronic Diseases incident to Women and Children, with their Treatment and Cure. - For the clearer Demonstration of operative Midwisery (whether simply by the Hand, or Application of Instruments) the several Methods of assisting in laborious and preternatural Labours, will not only be described according to the most approved modern Practice, but likewise distinctly shewn by an artificial Representation of each difficult Case, upon Machines of a new Construction. The whole will be illustrated by such Anatomical Preparations as are applicable to each Lecture; with various Observations, extraordinary Cases, and necessary Cautions; but particularly, by real Labours. By John Leake, M. D. Member of the Royal College of Physicians, London, and Physician to the Westminster Lying-in Hospital, At his House in Craven-Street in the Strand. London : A. D., 1782. ESTC No. T168263. Grub Street ID 206190.
  • Leake, John. A lecture introductory to the theory and practice of midwifery: including the history of that science; with a view of its several branches, and the proper means of attaining a perfect knowledge of the whole. Also animadversions on the qualification and deportment of an accoucheur: publicly delivered at his theatre, in Craven-Street, London. By John Leake, M.D. Member of the Royal College of Pysicians, And Physician to the Westminster Lying-in Hospital. Fourth edition corrected, with additions.. London] : Printed for R. Baldwin, in Pater-Noster Row, London, M,DCC,LXXXII. [1782. ESTC No. N10399. Grub Street ID 409.
  • Leake, John. Dissertation on the properties and efficacy of Lisbon diet-drink, and its extract, in the cure of venereal disease & scurvy; rheumatic gout, the scrophula, consumption, and other Disorders proceeding from an impure State of the Blood; especially those of the Skin and Glands. With Select Cases, confirming the Success, and restorative Power of that Medicine, in consumptive Habits, or broken Constitutions. The Extract may be taken in any Climate, according to the Directions and Regimen laid down in this Dissertation. To which is now added, A Supplement, containing Plain Rules for distinguishing Venereal Symptoms from those mistaken for such by the Patient. By John Leake, M. D. Of the Royal College of Physicians, London, and Physician to the Westminster Lying-in Hospital. A new edition, being the eighth.. London : printed for R. Baldwin , Pater-Noster-Row ; and sold by the principal booksellers in England , [1783]. ESTC No. N1896. Grub Street ID 8387.
  • Leake, John. Medical instructions towards the prevention and cure of chronic diseases peculiar to women: ... To which are added, prescriptions, ... By John Leake, . Sixth edition, with additions.. London : printed for Baldwin; Murray; and Egerton, 1787. ESTC No. N3714. Grub Street ID 25093.
  • Leake, John. Dissertation on the properties and efficacy of Lisbon diet-drink, and its extract, in the cure of venereal disease & scurvy; ... To which is now added, a supplement, containing plain rules for distinguishing venereal symptoms from those mistaken for such by the patient. By John Leake, M.D. . A new edition.. London : printed for Baldwin; Egerton; and sold by the principal booksellers in England, 1787. ESTC No. T183812. Grub Street ID 220194.
  • Leake, John. Introduction to the theory and practice of midwifery: Comprehending The most effectual means of attaining true Principles of that Science; with Animadversions on the Qualification and Deportment of an Accoucheur. To which are added, a description of the author's new forceps, illustrated with elegant copper plates. Also a syllabus of obstetric lectures Publicly delivered at his theatre, in Craven-Street, London. By John Leake, M. D. Member of the Royal College of Physicians, and Physician to the Westminster Lying-in-Hospital. London : printed for R. Baldwin , Pater-Noster Row ; and A. Murray, Fleet-Street, M,DCC,LXXXVII. [1787]. ESTC No. N2144. Grub Street ID 10819.
  • Leake, John. Syllabus or general heads of a course of lectures on the theory and practice of midwifery: including the nature and treatment of diseases incident to women and children. For the clearer Demonstration of Operative Midwifery; the several Methods of assisting in laborious and preternatural Labours, will not only be described according to the most approved modern Practice, but likewise distinctly shewn by artificial Representation of each difficult Case, on Machines of a new Construction. The whole will be illustrated by Anatomical Preparations, with various Practical Observations, extraordinary Cases, and necessary Cautions; but particularly by real Labours. For the Use of Medical Students. By John Leake, M. D. Member of the Royal College of Physicians, and Physician to the Westminster Lying-in Hospital; at his Theatre, Craven-Street, London. London : printed for J. Murray, Fleet-Street, and sold by the principal booksellers in England, M.DCC.LXXXVII. [1787]. ESTC No. N24435. Grub Street ID 13798.
  • Leake, John. A dissertation on the properties and efficacy of the Lisbon diet-drink, and its extract, in the cure of the venereal disease and scurvy; ... To which is now added, a supplement, containing plain rules for distinguishing venereal symptoms from those often mistaken for suc by the patient. By John Leake, M.D. . A new edition.. London : printed for Baldwin; Egerton; and Faulder. May be had of the principal booksellers, and at the circulating libraries, 1790. ESTC No. T181982. Grub Street ID 218503.
  • Leake, John. Introduction to a dissertation on the properties and efficacy of the Lisbon diet-drink, and its extract, in the cure of veneral disease and scurvy; Rheumatic Gout, the Scrophula, Consumption, and other Disorders proceeding from an impure State of the Blood; especially those of the Skin and Glands. to which are added sixty-three select cases, Confirming its Success and restorative Power in Consumptive Habits, and broken Constitutions. - The Extract may be taken unimpaired in its Virtues, in any Climate; and, as a mild Stomachic Alterative, has been found highly beneficial in sweetening the Blood, and repairing the Constitution. Also preparatory to Sea Bathing; and as a gentle Laxative, during the Use of Bath, Tunbridge, or Spa Waters which render the Habit costive. By John Leake, M.D. Of the Royal College of Physicians, London, and Physician to the Westminster Lying-in Hospital, at his House in Parliament-Street. A new edition.. London : printed for R. Baldwin, Paternoster-Row; and may be had of the several booksellers, [1791]. ESTC No. T166896. Grub Street ID 205042.
  • Leake, John. Practical observations towards the prevention and cure of chronic diseases peculiar to women: In which their Nature is explained, and their Treatment clearly laid down, divested of the Terms of Art, for the Use of those affected with such Diseases, as well as the Medical Reader. To which are added, prescriptions, or efficacious forms of Medicine, in English, adapted to the several Diseases. By John Leake, M.D. Member of the Royal College of Physicians, London. and Physician to the Westminster Lying-in Hospital. . Seventh edition. ... London : printed for Baldwin, Paternoster-Row; Murray, Fleet-Street; and Egerton, Charing-Cross, MDCCXCII. [1792]. ESTC No. N12151. Grub Street ID 2163.
  • Leake, John. Practical observations towards the prevention and cure of chronic diseases peculiar to women: In which their Nature is explained, and their Treatment clearly laid down, divested of the Terms of Art, for the Use of those affected with such Diseases, as well as the Medical Reader. To which are added, prescriptions, or efficacious forms of Medicine, in English, adapted to the several Diseases. By John Leake, M. D. Member of the Royal College of Physicians, London, and Physician to the Westminister Lying-in Hospital. . Seventh edition. ... London : printed for Evans, Paternoster-Row; Murray, Fleet-Street; and Egerton, Charing-Cross, MDCCXCII. [1792]. ESTC No. N12152. Grub Street ID 2164.
  • Leake, John. A dissertation on the properties and efficacy of Lisbon diet-drink, and its extract, in the cure of venereal disease, and scurvy, ... With select cases, ... To which is now added, a supplement, containing plain rules for distinguishing venereal symptoms from those mistaken for such by the patient. By the late John Leake, M.D. . The eleventh edition.. London : printed for Evans; Egerton; and sold by the principal booksellers in England, 1792. ESTC No. N55356. Grub Street ID 38867.
  • Leake, John. A practical essay on diseases of the viscera; particularly those of the stomach and bowels, the liver, spleen, and urinary bladder: in which their nature, treatment, and cure, are clearly pointed out and explained. By John Leake, M. D. Member of the Royal College of Physicians, London, and physician to the Westminster Lying-in Hospital; at his house in Parliament-Street. London : printed for Evans, Paternoster-Row; Murray, Fleet-Street; Egerton, Charing-Cross; and Hookham, Bond-Street, M.DCC.XCII. [1792]. ESTC No. T140685. Grub Street ID 188383.