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Author:

Swiderski, Richard M.

Title:

Quicksilver : a history of the use, lore and effects of mercury / Richard M. Swiderski.

Publisher:

McFarland & Co.,

Copyright Date:

c2008

Description:

v, 304 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Mercury--Therapeutic use.
Mercury--Social aspects.
Mercury--history.
Mercury--therapeutic use.
History, Modern 1601-
Mercury--adverse effects.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-295) and index.

Contents:

Silver into black -- The women of Smyrna -- Lab work -- Bread and fish -- Syphilis, mercury, syphilis -- Little blue pills -- Rob de Laffecteur -- The lightening skin -- The rivers of California -- Red mercury -- Cycling and recycling -- Persistence.

Summary:

"This work traces the history of mercury in popular culture, beginning in the early 18th century when Dr. Thomas Dover, nicknamed "Dr. Quicksilver," began prescribing doses of raw mercury to clear out intestinal blockages and rid the body of syphilis and other diseases. The author details the role of mercury in several medical, industrial, and cultural applications"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

0786435968 (softcover : alk. paper)
9780786435968 (softcover : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)182656625

LCCN:

2008023041

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)