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Health and humours

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25 October 2013

Health and humours: a medieval anatomical drawing, a "Zodiac man", featured in the manuscript The Physician's Handbook by Richard of Lincoln, written in the mid15th century and formerly in the library of the Dukes of Newcastle. In 2002, a temporary bar on its export enabled it to be bought by the Wellcome Library, where it is now MS 8004, and it has been edited and translated by Francis Davey. His book, Richard of Lincoln: A medieval doctor travels to Jerusalem, also reproduces the original (folios 75 to 84), and provides an introduction, notes, bibliography, and index. Richard set off from England for Jerusalem in 1454. Davey discusses his route, building on his previous published study of another medieval pilgrim, William Wey. The new book is from Azure Publications: £10.50 incl. p&p from Patricia Quaife, 1 North Street, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0AP; phone 01392 873251, or email fdpqdevon@mypostoffice.co.uk

Health and humours: a medieval anatomical drawing, a "Zodiac man", featured in the manuscript The Physician's Handbook by Richard of Lincoln, writte...

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