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